be straight
Example Sentences
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"What would be straight in flat spacetime becomes curved in the presence of strong gravity. In that sense, gravity acts as a lens in curved spacetime."
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026
But Arteta said it would be straight back to work on Thursday, with preparations for Sunday's match against in-form Chelsea, who are second in the Premier League.
From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025
“I want to be straight with you,” Bass said at one point, in remarks aimed directly at city workers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2025
“I don’t know if it should be straight, strict liability,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2025
“Virginia, listen, I’ll be straight with you. You have a good chance of being queen, but only if you improve your Quichua.”
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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