directness
Americannoun
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Winner of the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, still among the most prestigious prizes any movie can claim, “Fjord” aims for both a quiet, subtle power and the directness of a sledgehammer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
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
While he is still waiting for his first goal, Gordon's pace and directness are well suited to Barcelona's attack.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Prior to Guardiola's arrival, English football was famed for its intensity, directness and fast attacks, with Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United dominating.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
He respected Burnham for his candor, his directness, and the air of leadership he exuded, and no doubt he told the architects as much.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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