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straight

[streyt] / streɪt /










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It faces fiercer local competition and cooling consumer demand in China, experiencing sales declines for seven straight quarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

He also noted that over the past 20 years, the S&P 500 has never spent 10 straight trading days below its 200-day moving average while being 7% away from a 52-week high.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Alex Hill can finish a morning of work in a shared office overlooking St Ives harbour, then head straight into the sea to clear his head before his next meeting.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Even Marcus Smart, known for his competitiveness and defensive tenacity, missed his seventh straight game with right ankle soreness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But I glance at her and I can tell straight away that she’s being genuine.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler