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

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

As they turned into the last long straightaway, George shot a red shell into the void ahead of her.

From "George" by Alex Gino