straighten up
Example Sentences
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But whether she was too nervous to do a thorough job or whether there was a more mysterious explanation, she straightened up empty-handed.
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Finally, he straightened up, tugging at the hem of his waistcoat as he stepped toward the door.
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By the time he’d straightened up again, Chip had joined him on the porch, either because he was curious about the letter too, or because he really did have a crush on Katherine.
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Jonathan tried to straighten up but he couldn’t lift her off the ground.
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I straightened up and pulled out my tablet.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.