frankly

Example Sentences

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“They’re wanting research, clinical trials. They’re wanting a certain amount of certitude that, frankly, is appropriate for most drugs, but not for this moment.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

It is, frankly, difficult to parse this concurrence.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Sweeney said the anonymity of the current panel was key to ensuring they could deliver their judgement as frankly as possible.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“We could do that for L.A. and we could do that for, frankly, San Francisco.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Penelope was just beginning to understand this, and frankly, she was not sure how she felt about it.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood