not straight
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That means while these stocks may be great ideas for sidestepping the recent energy market turmoil, they are not straight defensive plays to protect your portfolio against general volatilty.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
Offloading them all is not straight forward and it is expected that most of those deals will be concluded nearer the September 1 deadline.
From BBC • Aug. 7, 2025
A man can be muscular or not, straight or queer, tall or short.
From Salon • Dec. 31, 2024
And it’s pretty shaded, so even if it’s really a hot day, you’re not straight in the sun.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2024
No one had asked me that — not straight out like he did, demanding.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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