straight-up
Example Sentences
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"It is not a taught bat swing. Batters go straight up and straight down - a linear path. This is more circular and wristy."
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The frost problem having been dealt with, the arrow was pointing straight up.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
Or, in the case of Coach and e.l.f., straight up gangbuster growth — Coach sales jumped 25% year over year, while e.l.f’s total revenue rose 38%.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
“Once you start seeing the chart go straight up, then you have to think it’s almost a loaded weapon.”
From MarketWatch • Feb. 1, 2026
Her quick fingers plucked at the city of New Orleans, magnifying it; the ink-outlined buildings and little moving trollies and beautiful houses stood straight up like a miniature dollhouse version of the city.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
