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forthright

[fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-, fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-, fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-] / ˈfɔrθˌraɪt, ˈfoʊrθ-, ˌfɔrθˈraɪt, ˌfoʊrθ-, ˈfɔrθˌraɪt, ˈfoʊrθ- /


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Others in Merz's party have been forthright in their condemnation, calling on Spahn to resign as head of the CDU's parliamentary group.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

“They don’t roll their eyes, they can’t talk back, they can be honest and forthright but they don’t disrespect their parents.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

You’ve been forthright in saying that’s not necessarily the case.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Ms. O’Malley’s initially forthright Orla has come across as a career-driven professional whom Nell suspected of pushing Robin in directions he might not have wanted to go.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

“I know that’s a little forthright, but seriously, how do you know you’re gay?”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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