straighten
Example Sentences
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I rarely straighten my mop of thick, curly hair, and when I do, it’s not always a great experience.
From Salon
I immediately straighten my back and let my hands fall to my lap.
From Literature
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I retie the bows in my sisters’ hair and tell them to straighten their dresses.
From Literature
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There were various piles around that seemed hastily straightened up.
From Literature
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At the last second, the plane banked wide along the side of the mountain, showed Akira its belly, and then straightened out to go shooting along the front edge of the fire.
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