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

Under the straight-line method, the accumulated depreciation during year three would be less than half of the purchase price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

The perfect flag football player combines that straight-line speed with quickness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025

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

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir