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straightforward

[streyt-fawr-werd] / ˌstreɪtˈfɔr wərd /




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“It Ends,” a microbudget marvel by 20-something writer-director Alexander Ullom, has a straightforward premise that expands in your imagination.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

After spending seven weeks playing a teenager who is desperate to be their own person, Ramsey's advice for young people struggling to fit in is straightforward.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Despite what seemed like a straightforward case with ample evidence, both prosecutions faced setbacks.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

The draw of Trump accounts is straightforward for families with newborns: Babies born between 2025 and 2028 are eligible for a free $1,000 deposit from the federal government.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

However, if the new science is responsible, the mechanism is far from straightforward.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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