straight line

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The IRS announced this week that victims of severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that hit certain communities in Mississippi have until July 31 to file individual and/or business tax returns and make tax payments.

From Washington Post

“That’s a development we didn’t see last year. So he’s gotten better and better, and he’s able to add straight-line drives and finishing at the rim. It adds another layer to his game when teams want to heat him up and get him off the three-point line.”

From Washington Post

“He brings a physicality and a straight-line presence,” Kraken coach Dave Hakstol said right before Thursday’s game.

From Seattle Times

Utah: After struggling on the Arizona trip with a loss to Arizona and narrow win over last-place Arizona State, the Utes looked more like themselves with Pili controlling the middle and multiple players getting to the hoop on straight-line drives and fast breaks.

From Seattle Times

Taylor-Stuart’s stock is less certain, but his straight-line speed should turn some heads this week.

From Los Angeles Times