frankly

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Though it was sometimes called the Hungarian Versailles, their palace was, Mr. Currey writes, “in an isolated and frankly miserable location.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

He added that extreme declines like those seen Thursday, “or frankly over the last three months, are not based on investors selectively applying AI risk on a company-by-company basis.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

"The Israelis... have actually offered to be, frankly, to check themselves a little bit in Lebanon, because they want to make sure that our negotiation is successful," Vance said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“It’s the first real indicator that the VA is willing to step up and get that chapel restored, which frankly I think is their responsibility.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Somehow she understood that my missteps came from ignorance, not intention, and she corrected me gently but frankly.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover