straightaway
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“Making that move on the straightaway was big because I knew it was one of our only chances to get a pass on Pato,” Palou said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
"Some guys, like Jannik and Carlos, they're just capable of showing up to the Australian Open, playing great tennis straightaway," he said.
From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026
"If that had been someone in my party, I'd have dealt with it straightaway," he said.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025
Experienced drivers can hit 170 mph on the back straightaway.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025
But as he had no cooking-skin for making glue, he let Wolf have the hooves straightaway.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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