straight ahead

Example Sentences

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“My mother looked straight ahead, and then she turned and smiled at me,” he says.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

It usually advances gradually, but over time it can damage central vision, making it harder to see faces, read, drive, or focus on objects straight ahead.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

“As a driver, you really need to focus on what’s going on straight ahead of you,” she explained.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Men stood looking straight ahead with stunned, damp eyes.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

Mr. Luftig stared straight ahead, showing no emotion.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson