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straight ahead

[streyt-uh-hed] / ˈstreɪt əˌhɛd /


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“My mother looked straight ahead, and then she turned and smiled at me,” he says.

From Salon Jun. 2, 2026

It usually advances gradually, but over time it can damage central vision, making it harder to see faces, read, drive, or focus on objects straight ahead.

From Science Daily May 27, 2026

Men stood looking straight ahead with stunned, damp eyes.

From Barron's Jan. 1, 2026

In later scenes, when the Shakers are established and actively recruiting in America, the worshipers march in straight lines and concentric circles, all while lightly tapping their shoulders, crossing their arms and looking straight ahead.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 2, 2025

When I walked into the classroom on Monday, I kept my head straight ahead like nothing was going on.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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