honest
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We need a more honest way to make decisions.
From Slate β Sep. 9, 2026
But a halftime show is culture, not commitment, and the league’s honest scorecard is not flattering.
From Salon β Sep. 9, 2026
"It felt incredible to be completely honest, I went into it with expectations of potentially reaching podium. I didn't initially expect to place second or even have a chance at placing first," she said.
From BBC β Sep. 7, 2026
To be honest, the Cayenne Electric—offered in base, S and Turbo trim levels—doesn’t look like much of anything.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 5, 2026
“Good, honest labor,” Lady Constance said approvingly as she gazed into her vanity mirror.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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