She has very strong opinions, and she doesn't try to sugarcoat them.
Recent Examples on the WebAddressing concerns directly, without sugarcoating or offering false assurances, is vital.—Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024 There’s no way to sugarcoat this for the Broncos, who find themselves in a situation where either landing a young, controllable Mahomes of their own or Father Time are the only answers.—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2024 In the last couple of years, climate experts, academics and others have sought to shift the conversation away from such demoralizing talk, while not sugarcoating the consequences if important and often difficult moves are not made.—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2024 Whether O'Neal speaks on NBA On TNT, his own media outlets or others, The Diesel never sugarcoats anything when speaking his mind.—Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 12 Jan. 2024 There’s no sugarcoating the potential trouble and challenges ahead from global warming.—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2024 Don’t sugarcoat it The study is not without its limitations.—Ivan Paul, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2023 Coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t sugarcoat what Samuel’s loss meant against Green Bay.—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2024 Do not sugarcoat it because them kids know what Google is.—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Nov. 2023
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