has the use of "frankly" ever been discussed here?

[Jocelyn Limpert]

I know that the use of "frankly" grates on the ears of many, some more than
others.

Does anyone have a similar aversion to the use of the word and any
background on its use or nonuse?

Just curious as I know an editor who absolutely loathes its use, verbally as
well as in print. Sorry for this common phrase, but to him I know it is like
"fingernails on a blackboard." Similarly, it is a word I've long avoided.

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