straight line

Example Sentences

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For the faith-driven investor, issues at the center of these screens do not move in a straight line through politics.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

In discussing with Izzy his spirituality, Lev reflects on Jewish history: “It’s never been a straight line and it’s never meant only one fixed thing,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

No stock can go up in a straight line, and trading research firm AgentSmyth noted in a Wednesday report put option activity in September contracts.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

The researchers addressed this by using the shortest path in their geometric model of color perception rather than relying on a simple straight line.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

In a true straight line, quickly out into the open water, back to wherever it came from.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder