straight line

Example Sentences

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In conclusion, Wilson accepts that markets rarely move in a straight line at the pace seen since the March lows.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

It may not be a straight line higher from here, but plenty of tailwinds can keep the Okta stock price rally going, particularly if its growth rates continue exceeding market expectations.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Past and present don’t collide so much as they fuse together; they aren’t two opposing places in time, but rather, a straight line.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Antonelli accepted he was at fault for that, saying: "I was definitely too optimistic. I also took a massive bump and I almost spun in a straight line so also that induced the lock-up."

From BBC • May 23, 2026

It’s a common fallacy to envision these species as arranged in a straight line of descent, with Ergaster begetting Erectus, Erectus begetting the Neanderthals, and the Neanderthals evolving into us.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari