straight
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His marching orders came straight from his wife, which is why that gnome won’t go up on eBay—at not least for now.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
The stock has risen for four days straight, gaining 22% over that span.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
The entry fees frequently come straight out of proceeds from the sales of the new residents’ former homes, Carle noted.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
So maybe I’m cleaning up the kitchen or organizing toys, or making sure the bathroom is straight, or washing clothes while the music is blasting and we’re dancing around, having fun.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
“I’ll get straight to it. We need to know where to find Hesterfowl.”
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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