straight
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Raising the cash rate to 4.35% last month, the RBA said the third straight interest-rate increase would give it time to weigh the Iran conflict’s impact on the local economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Vertiv stock rose 3.4% on Tuesday, chalking up three straight days of gains.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The pair toyed with India's wilting bowlers throughout, with Knight reverse-sweeping and scoring cannily behind square while Capsey struck beautifully straight down the ground.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
She also said the company notched same-store sales growth of 13%, its fourth straight quarter of gains, following a dip a year ago.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
She was short and pretty and blonde and looking straight into the camera.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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