frank

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Although the panel belongs within the tradition of depicting female beauty, it shares its pose and frank gaze with another striking portrait, of Baldassarre Castiglione, Raphael’s friend and collaborator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

To be frank, I wasn’t sure I was up for a trilogy on Porkalob’s family history.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Only a frank admission of guilt and full co-operation avoided a larger fine - and a potential points penalty.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Reeves told the petrol bosses that she wanted an "open and frank conversation" with them.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

“That is because my lord Benderesk has not been wholly frank with you. I will be frank. Come, sit by me here.”

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin