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straight

[streyt] / streɪt /










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—In commodities, oil prices rose for a second straight session.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the opera, Monkey goes straight to the Land of the Bliss in a scene of operatic magnificence.

From Los Angeles Times

American manufacturing contracted for the ninth straight month, a survey showed, as uncertainty tied to ever-changing tariffs and a historic government shutdown weighed on business.

From MarketWatch

The new orders index fell for a third straight month.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gaffigan is serious enough about his pursuit to say “my whiskey journey” several times in conversation with a straight face and no air quotes.

From The Wall Street Journal