straight
Example Sentences
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Scotney's best work came in the sixth, landing three hooks on Flores' chin, but the Mexican walked straight through them.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
He was watching it once a week for a month straight.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Worries about Fed rate hikes and souring earnings expectations could easily trip up the market for a second straight month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Defensively, they held Texas star Madison Booker to three baskets off 23 attempts, including an unbelievable 17 straight misses at one point.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
She went straight from the climate conference in Harrisburg to her friend Amber’s house for the rest of the weekend, so I’ve barely seen her since early Saturday morning.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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