straight part
Example Sentences
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The disaster took place on a straight part of the track, which was completely renovated, Puente said, adding that the first train to derail was "practically new", making the accident "extremely strange".
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
Instead of a straight part and a cryptic part, double definition clues have, essentially, two straight parts: two different definitions of the same answer word.
From The New Yorker ● Nov. 26, 2019
It is hardly noteworthy these days when he takes on a straight part such as Beautiful Boy.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 13, 2018
Notre Dame has won 14 straight, part of one of the three best starts in school history.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 14, 2012
I can’t make a straight part in Pri’s hair because she and the car are moving so much.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
