straight line

Example Sentences

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But investors should resist assuming a straight-line recovery.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

During the second week of pre-season testing, Ferrari turned heads with their rotating 'upside down' rear wing when the car's straight-line mode was activated.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Under the straight-line method, the accumulated depreciation during year three would be less than half of the purchase price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

Norris, with use of the DRS overtaking aid giving him a straight-line speed advantage, clipped the back of Piastri's car as he tried to grab the inside line into Turn One.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2025

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

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir