forthrightly

Example Sentences

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Well, it is always necessary to tell the truth, calmly and forthrightly, in the face of propaganda.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Justice Kagan says forthrightly that this is a virtue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

To her supporters, that’s the point: unlike other ministers she was willing to tell MPs what she believed and make the case for it forthrightly.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2024

That amendment states forthrightly, in black and white, “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2023

All of us, I suppose, like to believe that in a moral emergency we will behave like the heroes of our youth, bravely and forthrightly, without thought of personal loss or discredit.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien