straightaway

Example Sentences

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Whether we fight or submit straightaway, once we’re engulfed and pesky tensions like personal freedom or opinion are no longer available to us, many find it easier to float along instead of struggling.

From Salon

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

From BBC

But Baron Hoover did not answer straightaway; he hemmed and hawed and cleared his throat.

From Literature

Penelope was deeply impressed; straightaway she wanted to reward the wolves for their superb self-control.

From Literature

Experienced drivers can hit 170 mph on the back straightaway.

From The Wall Street Journal