straight line
Example Sentences
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"He wanted a straight line to be drawn on a map to look like a straight line in reality if you followed a compass bearing," he told the BBC.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Walk in a straight line placing the heel of one foot directly in front of the toes of the other foot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
For the faith-driven investor, issues at the center of these screens do not move in a straight line through politics.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
“We’re not going in a straight line from France to the U.S.; we’re going with the wind,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Each observer must be moving with constant velocity in a straight line.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
