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straight line

[streyt-lahyn] / ˈstreɪtˈlaɪn /


NOUN
beeline
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In conclusion, Wilson accepts that markets rarely move in a straight line at the pace seen since the March lows.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

It may not be a straight line higher from here, but plenty of tailwinds can keep the Okta stock price rally going, particularly if its growth rates continue exceeding market expectations.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Past and present don’t collide so much as they fuse together; they aren’t two opposing places in time, but rather, a straight line.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

The supply chain is a straight line of dependencies: Filipino consumers rely on Vietnamese rice, and Vietnamese farmers rely on Chinese fertiliser.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

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

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder




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