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What mattered was that the choice you were supposed to make between them was laid out as simple-mindedly as possible.

From New York Times • Aug. 16, 2016

Salter’s story does not straightforwardly or simple-mindedly endorse all of Bowman’s adventures; it is too cagey, too shrewd, too melancholy for that.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2013

"Well, that must be an enjoyable occasion indeed," thought Marise, seeing the scene as though she had been there; the simple-minded provincials, trying simple-mindedly to honor the founder of their lyc�e; Mme.

From Rough-Hewn by Canfield, Dorothy