straight
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S&P 500 to a ninth straight day of gains on Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
“Anytime you see parabolic moves or linear vertical moves, that’s telling you that it’s less about a sober assessment of a company’s prospects on a straight valuation basis than it is about people chasing momentum.”
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The pair toyed with India's wilting bowlers throughout, with Knight reverse-sweeping and scoring cannily behind square while Capsey struck beautifully straight down the ground.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The S&P 500 was on track Tuesday for its ninth straight daily gain and a 10th straight weekly advance, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Really, more than that, and sometimes with repeaters who couldn’t get their lives straight.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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