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
That’s not to say that the direction will be straight up.
From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025
Meanwhile, Morgan Smithies, who starred as Canberra Raiders won the NRL Minor Premiership, and a rejuvenated Kallum Watkins appear to be straight swaps for Ethan Havard and the injured John Bateman.
From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025
She always says she doesn’t care where you came from, what ethnicity you are, you can be gay, you can be straight, you can be whatever.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025
My hands had to be straight at my sides, but I couldn’t put my fingertips on the floor to help me balance.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
