plainly

Example Sentences

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His thesis, defended in careful, scholarly and erudite fashion, is also right there in the title and spelled out early and plainly in the Pulitzer Prize-winning book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“This record is definitely the result of a divorce,” Gibbard says plainly during a recent visit to Los Angeles from his home in Seattle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Even before anyone spoke plainly, she sensed something was wrong.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

To put it plainly, now isn’t the time to buy these names.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

As he opened the doors connecting the two coaches, they had all heard it plainly.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie