Sentence examples for were straight from inspiring English sources

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were straight

adjective

Not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. Of a path, trajectory, etc.: direct, undeviating. Perfectly horizontal or vertical; not diagonal or oblique. Stretched out; fully extended.

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"The lines were straight.

The New York Times

Two facts were straight, though.

The New York Times - Sports

His first articles were straight reporting pieces.

The New Yorker

Many Crescents were straight and Mounts flat.

The Guardian - Opinion

At least the books were straight.

The Guardian

It's Not Unusual and She's a Lady were straight pop.

The Guardian - Music

Completing the order were Straight Gin, Bob's Image and Azillion.

The New York Times - Sports

No. I'd rather you were straight with me.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

The trunks were straight and brown without branches.

The New Yorker

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Both men were straight-faced and earnest.

The New York Times

There were straight-laced, apolitical students.

The New York Times - Books

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