straight
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That impressed me about Alex straight away, but what really stood out was how he performed when he came into the first team after David Seaman got injured in January.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
He won his third straight series title and his fourth championship overall.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Still, buying activity is “subdued, with applications below year-ago levels for the second straight week as economic uncertainty and affordability pressures continue to affect homebuyer demand.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Travelers has topped earnings expectations but missed on premiums for three straight quarters.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
Callaway called over his shoulder as he headed down a thin dirt trail that appeared to lead straight into the woods.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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