frankly

Example Sentences

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That might’ve sounded extreme in 2013, but it doesn’t anymore because, quite frankly, I can find the exact same sentiment in the comments of my mom’s Facebook page.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

“It’s always tough with a company like Nike, where it’s so big and the titles are frankly so big in leadership, to really know what to attribute to O’Neill,” Zackfia said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

"If Plaid is the largest party after the election and has managed to depose Labour after a century, frankly he's going to be unassailable," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“The Geffen Galleries didn’t come to fruition overnight. And frankly, nothing that changes the status quo ever does,” Mitchell said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Junior became Junior again, which frankly was a nickname in the first place.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon