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straight

[streyt] / streɪt /










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The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge has been running above its own target for 62 months straight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

In Smith’s absence, 25-year-old Dalton Rushing has started three straight games behind the plate, including his four-hit performance in the series finale against the Angels, and six of the past nine games.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

Kimi Antonelli's winning streak continued on Sunday with his fifth straight victory of the season at the Monaco Grand Prix.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The tea went straight through him and splashed to the floor, soaking the towel Clare had set there.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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