be straight

Example Sentences

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"What would be straight in flat spacetime becomes curved in the presence of strong gravity. In that sense, gravity acts as a lens in curved spacetime."

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

But Arteta said it would be straight back to work on Thursday, with preparations for Sunday's match against in-form Chelsea, who are second in the Premier League.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

She said he explained to her in his last text that: "I want to be straight with you this is dangerous".

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2025

“I want to be straight with you,” Bass said at one point, in remarks aimed directly at city workers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2025

“Virginia, listen, I’ll be straight with you. You have a good chance of being queen, but only if you improve your Quichua.”

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau