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straightaway

[streyt-uh-wey] / ˈstreɪt əˌweɪ /


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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

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 • Dec. 29, 2025

"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

But as soon as he was on any kind of straightaway, the walls started to rearrange themselves again.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein




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