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straight

[streyt] / streɪt /










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The stock is looking for its third straight weekly close above the very round $1,000 level.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge has been running above its own target for 62 months straight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

In May, for the second straight month, the cost of living grew faster than wages.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

It acted as a safety net and kicked in straight away when his heart was in trouble, allowing him to recover much more quickly.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The trail wound through steep hills, straight up and straight down.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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