straighten out
Example Sentences
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Even if the strike were to last only a day, it could take about five days to straighten out the supply chain.
From Salon • Oct. 2, 2024
“Whether it’s Republican or Democrat, or liberal or conservative, it would be so nice if we could come together and straighten out the world.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2024
That’s so the Washington State Department of Transportation can straighten out the busy corridor.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2023
He hopes the worst is behind him as he tries to straighten out a career gone sideways.
From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2023
“Abelman claims that the last lot of trousers we shipped him were only two feet long in the leg. I’m trying to straighten out the matter.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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