straight line

Example Sentences

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But investors should resist assuming a straight-line recovery.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

But the question of how we get there means everything, and all this straight-line script can devise in terms of motivation is to have characters give up creating fake drama.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

During the second week of pre-season testing, Ferrari turned heads with their rotating 'upside down' rear wing when the car's straight-line mode was activated.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

And the Red Bull has the best straight-line speed.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

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

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir