‘a long and _frank_ discussion’

‘to be perfectly _frank_ , I don’t know’

‘Kate looked at Sam with _frank_ admiration’

‘They can’t do that if you have not been _frank_ and honest with them.’

‘ _frank_ ulceration’

‘Altered glucose homeostasis may result in the development of _frank_ diabetes mellitus in up to 7% of patients.’

‘Since the eighth century most probably the designations _Franks_ and Frankish extended beyond the boundaries of the Frankish tribe.’

‘The ambassadors returned to Damascus and Saladin decided to punish the _Franks_ himself.’

‘It seems much less likely that these different origins were linked to any ethnic distinction between the _Franks_ and the Lombards.’

‘He felt a jab of dread as he saw the _frank_ and the crest on the cover.’

‘Members of both Houses of Parliament had the privilege of free postage (save for the penny post) and gave large numbers of _franks_ to friends, constituents, or even business colleagues: the privilege was not abolished until 1840.’

‘Burgers, _franks_ and sausages are made from soy, egg or wheat protein, and may contain other beans & grains.’

‘Beans and _franks_ are fine for some but these staples of campfire grub don’t have to make an appearance on your holiday menu.’

‘Shareholders will be paid a fully _franked_ dividend of 16c, bringing the total year payout to 30c.’

‘The Melbourne-based firm, which has 32 outlets across the country, announced a fully _franked_ final dividend of 3.6c.’

‘English will _frank_ the traveller through most of North America’

‘each cover will be _franked_ with a specially designed postmark’

‘the letter is _franked_ 30 centavos’