straightaway

Example Sentences

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"Some guys, like Jannik and Carlos, they're just capable of showing up to the Australian Open, playing great tennis straightaway," he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

"If that had been someone in my party, I'd have dealt with it straightaway," he said.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

Experienced drivers can hit 170 mph on the back straightaway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

The Dodgers would go quiet again until the seventh, when Conforto became an unlikely hero with a leadoff home run to straightaway center.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2025

In fact, his headache was straightaway multiplied by three.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols