honest
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It’s as if the best version of the actor-filmmaker has returned to us, minus all the unfortunate layers of ego he accumulated like garish paint slapped over simple, honest wood.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 5, 2026
"He's a young man, he's an honest man, he's got a vision, he's smart, well-spoken, nice, kind, which is what we need," he said.
From Barron's β Nov. 4, 2026
The eligibility list, from an internal memo, is the most honest Microsoft document of the year.
From MarketWatch β Nov. 3, 2026
But Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said there needs to be an honest discussion about what the future relationship looks like.
From BBC β Nov. 1, 2026
To be honest, I had never taken that much notice.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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