be straight

Example Sentences

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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

That’s not to say that the direction will be straight up.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

“I want to be straight with you,” Bass said at one point, in remarks aimed directly at city workers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2025

Cartlidge said Labour needs "to be straight about the facts", adding: "We need transparency on these critical matters of national security."

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025

It kind of weirded me out a little, to be straight.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña