Word: forthrightness
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...story that confounds objectivity, partly because of its sheer complexity and partly because of the impossibility of knowing all the facts. One is convinced that Chafetz's story was, at least, pursued in good faith, that he was honestly searching for the truth of the matter. He is forthright about his sympathy for psychiatry, and he liberally admits uncertainty and ignorance when uncertainty and ignorance are warranted. McNamara, on the other hand, is far too certain. She never spoke to Bean-Beyog (whereas Chafetz did) and almost never admits the possibility of her innocence...
...commend the forthright efforts of present University officials and the Department of Mental Retardation in making these terrible experiments public," Markey said...
...perfectly frank and forthright, we did despair. At times, we sobbed out loud. We tried to distract ourselves by going to fancy corporate affairs, but got kicked out for throwing croutons and shouting obscenities...
...since his first album in 1971: his 10 albums form a linear chronicle of the heart's glories and ravages. Until now Browne, 45, has remained a discreet diarist: specific about emotions, silent about names. But this time he has been undermined by the headlines. Browne has been reasonably forthright about his messy breakup with actress Daryl Hannah, which resulted in lurid stories of battery, which Browne denied...
Rudenstine, who stood to shake Powell's hand as the general stepped away from the podium, said the remarks were perfect for the occasion. "I think he took it on well," Rudenstine said. "I expected him to, because he's a forthright person of real integrity and real feeling who works for change...