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straight line

[streyt-lahyn] / ˈstreɪtˈlaɪn /
ADVERB
as the crow flies
Synonyms
WEAK
beeline direct route in the direction of most direct route shortest route straight straight as an arrow
NOUN
beeline
Synonyms
STRONG
shortcut straightaway
WEAK
shortest route

Example Sentences

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Another idea is to remove the restrictions on straight-line mode - when the wings are open - and make it free, so drivers can use it anywhere they consider it possible.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

But investors should resist assuming a straight-line recovery.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

That's to increase straight-line speed to enable more energy harvesting under braking.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

“We’ve had an issue with the straight-line speed since the beginning of the weekend,” Leclerc said in Brazil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

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

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir