straight talk
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She sees her straight talk and government know-how as assets once voters focus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
After a question about plans should his successor, Kevin Warsh, not be confirmed by then, Powell offered some straight talk, including about the Department of Justice probe of him.
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
When times get tough, more investors start demanding straight talk and less spin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
So, the two arrived at a final compromise: A combination of both that had plenty of romance for Sally and all of Harry’s no-frills straight talk.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2025
She has been telling me since I was six years old that I need to sit up straight, talk more, make friends, do something with my hair.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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