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

Cartlidge said Labour needs "to be straight about the facts", adding: "We need transparency on these critical matters of national security."

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025

I don’t wanna hear none of that don’t-kill-the-messenger business either, especially when the messenger is calling to tell me I’ll be straight wrecked by day’s end.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera