For these reasons, chance performance cannot be calculated in a straightforward way.

Almost nowhere does he present an argument in a straightforward way.

And finally there was his clear, simple, straightforward way of writing, never using a long word where a short one will do.

But these effects don't always add up in a straightforward way.

He was too young and small to do what needed doing in a straightforward way.

There is no straightforward way to deal with the question of appropriate products.

Be assured that the story is not told in so straightforward a way.

Or at least, don't expect the story to be told in a straightforward way.

He told me this in a straightforward but loving way.

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