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
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