straight line

Example Sentences

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But investors should resist assuming a straight-line recovery.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

That's to increase straight-line speed to enable more energy harvesting under braking.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

In a situation like that, so-called accelerated depreciation may have a better shot at reflecting economic reality than the straight-line method.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

The closest he got was on lap 11, but the Red Bull's straight-line speed was enough to allow Verstappen, even without the DRS overtaking aid, to stay just out of reach.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

It's right in my straight-line path toward Schiaparelli.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir