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straightaway

[streyt-uh-wey] / ˈstreɪt əˌweɪ /


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She adds: "I hope that other victims in the future will be believed, will be dealt with differently, will be listened to straightaway, and I just hope that there's change".

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

He launched it to straightaway center field, where it bounced on the netting beyond the fence.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 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

Experienced drivers can hit 170 mph on the back straightaway.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 9, 2025

I make coffee, let it go cold, dial Detective Riley’s number, then hang up straightaway.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins




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