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candor - Word of the Day - Sat Aug 26, 2023

Myr

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candor - (noun) - honesty or frankness in expressing oneself; British spelling: candour

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It is important in court to speak and act with candor.

 

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When candor first came into use in English, it was used to express unstained purity or brightness.

Today candor has become a rare quality in public figures.

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JamesSavik
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When speaking to the FBI, too much candor might land you in Leavenworth.

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Bill W
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However, speaking with candor about how workers are being treated by their employers has increased with the revival of labor unions.  

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