be straightforward

Example Sentences

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Finding cost-basis data can be straightforward in some instances.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026

"I'm very optimistic personally, but it's not going to be straightforward."

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Yet the structure of any bid “has prompted plenty of debate” and won’t be straightforward, the broker says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

The IFS said it would be possible for the chancellor to raise tens of billions of pounds a year more in revenue without breaking these manifesto promises, but this would not be straightforward.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

My older brother, Jakob, used to be straightforward.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin