straight line

Example Sentences

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That's to increase straight-line speed to enable more energy harvesting under braking.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

In a situation like that, so-called accelerated depreciation may have a better shot at reflecting economic reality than the straight-line method.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

But stocks don’t always go up, and even when they do, they aren’t always committed to a straight-line advance.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

The perfect flag football player combines that straight-line speed with quickness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025

It's right in my straight-line path toward Schiaparelli.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir