straight-arrow
Example Sentences
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As the straight arrow protagonist, Park expertly pulls off a trick similar to Kristen Wiig in “Bridesmaids”: Her character serves as the narrative engine, while also setting up comedy opportunities for the others.
From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023
Was it the straight arrow at the start of the series or this late-stage Kim, who’s sort of off the rails?
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2022
“Jennifer is a straight arrow with real experience,” said former Fox News anchor Greta Van Susteren, a longtime colleague.
From Washington Post • Feb. 25, 2022
Lobo said Thursday he brought Bonilla in to clean up the force, because he was known as a straight arrow.
From Washington Times • Apr. 30, 2020
At Truman, Wayne is known as a straight arrow, Mr. Responsibility.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
