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straightforward

[streyt-fawr-werd] / ˌstreɪtˈfɔr wərd /




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"The Secret Service's focus is straightforward: to ensure everyone attending the game can enjoy the game and have a safe experience, while we carry out our responsibility to protect the President of the United States."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Stronger demand for workers right now is clear in broadly accelerating hiring trends—and to many economists, straightforward to explain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Her approach this year is simple and straightforward.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The body does not simply respond to fewer calories in a straightforward way.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Her voice carried through the room, and Reg’s words, simple and straightforward, captivated them.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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