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
One last tip: start by trying to identify the portion of the clue most likely to be the straight part.
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
He took the left toward the pagoda and carefully maneuvered around the S curves until we came to the straight part in the road, about a hundred yards from the parking area.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
