straightaway
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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
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
"This lump sum payment will improve my expectations and will mean that I can afford to retire nearly straightaway," he said.
From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025
"He drove straightaway from the Hab for almost two hours, did a short EVA, then drove for another two. We think the EVA was to change batteries."
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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