straighten

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But whether she was too nervous to do a thorough job or whether there was a more mysterious explanation, she straightened up empty-handed.

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She flung the gum in the stove and resumed her stance, straightened her skirts, and folded her hands before her.

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I straightened my spine and smoothed my blue cotton frock.

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When he straightens to standing he throws his arms up in a sheepish shrug.

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I run my hand over my hair, which is down for once because Celia insisted on straightening it, and take my spot in line between Avery and Cassie.

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