straightforward

Example Sentences

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He is famous for tinkering with music until the last possible minute—sometimes even altering albums online after he puts them out—and the release of “Bully” was anything but straightforward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

It came down to a straightforward question, she said: What kind of human being do you want to be?

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Before the pair faced off in the ring, Mayer praised Cameron's style and said she expected negotiations to be straightforward.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Be very simple and straightforward with a question like, “Are you a fiduciary?”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Penelope was flummoxed; to her the situation had seemed quite straightforward, until now.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood