straight
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Raising the cash rate to 4.35% last month, the RBA said the third straight interest-rate increase would give it time to weigh the Iran conflict’s impact on the local economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Vertiv stock rose 3.4% on Tuesday, chalking up three straight days of gains.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The pair toyed with India's wilting bowlers throughout, with Knight reverse-sweeping and scoring cannily behind square while Capsey struck beautifully straight down the ground.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
For these purchases, “customers typically use our Pay in Full product, which lets people pay at checkout straight from their debit card or bank account,” Klarna spokesperson Clare Nordstrom said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
They looked straight ahead while I untangled them.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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