as in unbent
to cause to follow a line that is without bends or curls
straighten that extension cord—it should be just long enough to reach the wall outlet
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Schoolcraft is the ninth straight high-schooler selected by the Padres with their first pick in a draft.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025 -
In 2018, Boyd reached nine wins on Sept. 2 by beating the Yankees but took three straight no-decisions and lost his final start.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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