Sentence examples for plainly and directly from inspiring English sources

The affair was "abhorrent," he told two Arab television stations, but he would not apologize, not plainly and directly.

Rather, the top executives who addressed the general sessions before the conference ended Saturday spoke plainly and directly about the problems that confront agencies as they grapple with the continued downturn in advertising spending by clients.

"What's problematic is that the language people use is a bit sloppy," Mr. Cabra said, adding that they were hoping "to provide ways in which they explain what they want plainly and directly".

The puckish Mr. Hunter, who can't even sit and nod without a mischievous glint in his eyes, speaks so plainly and directly that only afterward does the impact of his words register.

I like to speak plainly and directly so this is a rare analogy.

"He spoke plainly and directly and was very engaging, always going right to the point".

When he got the radio gig on WIND-AM 560 in March 2013, Walsh said: "I intend to do with this program what I did as a U.S. congressman — speak plainly, speak directly, not worry about political correctness and engage in respectful, engaging debate with all viewpoints".

The viewer cannot distinguish the features of the king and queen, but in the opalescent sheen of the mirror's surface, the glowing ovals are plainly turned directly to the viewer.

Communicating honestly and directly.

Clearly and directly apologize.

I want to speak plainly and candidly about this issue tonight, because every American should know that it directly affects you and your family's wellbeing.