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candor

[kan-der] / ˈkæn dər /


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This exemplary service failed to account for her disturbingly poor judgment, risking blackmail and conflict-of-interest allegations, since the Atlanta Police Department appears before her court; nor her lack of candor to the court.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Pixar films are known for their gut-wrenching sincerity, speaking to kids with as much candor as they do adults.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

That candor doubles as an appealing quality to analysts like Lee, who appreciate Karp’s “transparent communication style.”

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The Fed publishes the information without naming the businesses, to promote candor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Perhaps it was Estraven’s own character, in which candor and reserve were both strong: every word he said rose out of a deeper silence.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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