straight line

Example Sentences

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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

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

Verstappen passed Piastri on the opening lap with a slipstream up the long Kemmel straight and used his Red Bull's straight-line advantage to hold the Australian at arm's length for the entire 15 laps.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

Flexible front wings are employed by teams because they allow them to gain straight-line speed for the same cornering performance, or improve cornering while not sacrificing speed on the straights.

From BBC • May 31, 2025

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

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir