straight
Example Sentences
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Drive time: 3 hours straight through; allow a full day for stops.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
He also noted that over the past 20 years, the S&P 500 has never spent 10 straight trading days below its 200-day moving average while being 7% away from a 52-week high.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
U.S. natural gas futures fell for a third straight session as spring weather kept a lid on demand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
They asked Castlehill for his money back but say they struggled to get straight answers.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Here the wind is strong and blowing straight from the rear.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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