straight line
Example Sentences
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But Omsk lies nearly 1,500 miles away in a straight line, and the drones flying there had to take a longer, more circuitous route to avoid air defenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
It may not be a straight line higher from here, but plenty of tailwinds can keep the Okta stock price rally going, particularly if its growth rates continue exceeding market expectations.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
Fane's laboratory is particularly interested in the observation that the relationship between age and cancer does not appear to follow a simple straight line.
From Science Daily ● May 31, 2026
Antonelli accepted he was at fault for that, saying: "I was definitely too optimistic. I also took a massive bump and I almost spun in a straight line so also that induced the lock-up."
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
“He can’t get her to walk in a straight line from her car to the menagerie.”
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
