be straight

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"What would be straight in flat spacetime becomes curved in the presence of strong gravity. In that sense, gravity acts as a lens in curved spacetime."

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

But Arteta said it would be straight back to work on Thursday, with preparations for Sunday's match against in-form Chelsea, who are second in the Premier League.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

She always says she doesn’t care where you came from, what ethnicity you are, you can be gay, you can be straight, you can be whatever.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

Former Ireland hooker and Scarlets coach Bernard Jackman believes Russell should be straight into the team.

From BBC • May 7, 2025

Greek artists and poets realized how splendid a man could be, straight and swift and strong.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton