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straight

[streyt] / streɪt /










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Commercial satellite imagery, which is sent straight to soldiers’ phones, is speeding up the kill chain and causing new problems for Russian forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"The fans are just brutal here," said Guercio, who remembers a 2000s rough patch marked by six straight seasons without a playoff berth and the "dirt chanting" directed at coach Isiah Thomas.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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

It acted as a safety net and kicked in straight away when his heart was in trouble, allowing him to recover much more quickly.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

They’re wearing clothes that are straight out of the ’80s.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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