straighten

Example Sentences

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Then Alice would stand up and straighten her dress and pat her hair and carry the note in both hands out in front of her as if it was news from God.

From Literature

My heart jumped up in my throat as I watched Mrs. Wigginbottom heave herself to her feet and straighten her cuffs, clearly insulted by the tone my aunt had taken.

From Literature

She’s straightened her coat so much while she’s talked that it’s completely off center and just slides off her arm to the floor.

From Literature

The eight runners were tightly grouped as they straightened up for home and then four went clear, with The Jukebox Man emerging victorious.

From BBC

She smiles, but then straightens her back and pats her chest, looking me in the eye.

From Literature