be straightforward

Example Sentences

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Finding cost-basis data can be straightforward in some instances.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026

"I'm very optimistic personally, but it's not going to be straightforward."

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Yet the structure of any bid “has prompted plenty of debate” and won’t be straightforward, the broker says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

With the score 3-3 and him leading 24-1, he missed what appeared to be straightforward red into the middle pocket.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

“And you call yourself an agent? Please be straightforward and get to the point, Mr. Jarvis. Do you have any information that hasn’t yet been considered? Something worthy of making me late for work?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin