frankly

Example Sentences

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I’ll admit: much of it is due to poor planning and, frankly, laziness.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

We’re frankly confused how Auchincloss cornered himself into this one.

From Slate • May 30, 2026

“The loss is significant, and frankly, comes as a significant surprise,” he said.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“But frankly, I’d been surprised that I was capable of doing the pop stuff.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

What comes before is boring, dull, tedious, and frankly uninteresting.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood