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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightened (up)
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Kessler said much the same Thursday, telling ARTnews that the school is disproprotionately affected by attacks and restrictions on international students, which made up 40 percent of the student body in 2023, according to a New York Times analysis.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
4 June 2026 -
The jury, made up of 11 women and 7 men, was seated as Anthony's parents and Metcalf's parents sat on opposite sides of the courtroom.—
CBS Texas Staff,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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In the 1990s, Cisco drew up a similar proposal.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Executives drew up projections for what that would mean.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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Afterwards, guests attended a private aperitif organized in the area of Piazza Sant'Anna, which was completely cordoned off and teeming with law enforcement.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
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The Buffalo Grove Pride Parade is organized in collaboration with the Buffalo Grove Park District and the Pinta Pride Project.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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At least 10 women have alleged that Epstein groomed or abused them at the 10,000-acre ranch starting in the mid-1990s, an NBC News review of court testimony, lawsuits and other records found.—
Jon Schuppe,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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The siblings had been brainwashed, abused and groomed while growing up in a cult led by Bernie Hoffman, an apocalyptic preacher and false prophet known to the world as Tony Alamo.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The Truvaga 350 retails for $325, delivers 350 two-minute sessions and is then disposed of.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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The dynamite was then taken away from the home and safely disposed of by bomb squad technicians.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Chlorine gas is poisonous and classified as a pulmonary irritant that has a distinct odor.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Interestingly, depending on the data provider, the stock is often classified as either an industrial or a technology/software company.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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“Straightened (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightened%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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