directness
Americannoun
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Cramer told me all this, with remarkable directness, in a lengthy interview in the basement where he records interviews for various UFO shows.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
What is even more interesting is Tavitian’s enthusiastic response to works noteworthy not for elaboration but for economy, directness and intimacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
The wingers, often in one-against-one situations, are encouraged to play with directness and pace before shooting, or more commonly cutting the ball back for the centre-forwards to finish moves.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Ben Gannon-Doak – Pace and directness caused alarm bells in Haiti backline every time he got the ball.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
“You’re right,” he said with an unsettling directness.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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