straight part

Example Sentences

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The disaster took place on a straight part of the track, which was completely renovated, Puente said, adding that the first train to derail was "practically new", making the accident "extremely strange".

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

Instead of a straight part and a cryptic part, double definition clues have, essentially, two straight parts: two different definitions of the same answer word.

From The New Yorker • Nov. 26, 2019

It is hardly noteworthy these days when he takes on a straight part such as Beautiful Boy.

From The Guardian • Dec. 13, 2018

Notre Dame has won 14 straight, part of one of the three best starts in school history.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2012

I can’t make a straight part in Pri’s hair because she and the car are moving so much.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi