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He's a straight shooter who says what he thinks.
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Humphrey admires having a straight shooter like Smith by his side.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
Last season, Phelan found out quickly that Lexi Kyros is a straight shooter with her answers.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Carrington was a straight shooter — equal parts teddy bear and firecracker.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Whittaker gives a dynamic performance as Susan, a wry, earthy straight shooter who gradually gains the confidence to lead a movement.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
Last season, Phelan found out quickly that Lexi Kyros is a straight shooter with her answers.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Carrington was a straight shooter — equal parts teddy bear and firecracker.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Whittaker gives a dynamic performance as Susan, a wry, earthy straight shooter who gradually gains the confidence to lead a movement.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Straight shooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/straight%20shooter. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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