straight line

Example Sentences

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But investors should resist assuming a straight-line recovery.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

That's to increase straight-line speed to enable more energy harvesting under braking.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Its combination of power, aerodynamics, and sheer straight-line speed all but guaranteed that a bright orange blur would be way out in front.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

Flexible front wings are employed by teams because they allow them to gain straight-line speed for the same cornering performance, or improve cornering while not sacrificing speed on the straights.

From BBC • May 31, 2025

It's right in my straight-line path toward Schiaparelli.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir