Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightening (up)
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Barclays analysts noted that the majority of the volume is focused on non-economic outcomes, with sport contracts making up the majority leading on both Kalshi and Polymarket.—
Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
14 May 2026 -
The number of businesses owned by racial minorities and women that are eligible for preference in state contracting has dropped from 5,050 to about 2,800, with businesses owned by white women making up the largest share.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The players expected a Hammon special; their coach is known for drawing up clever plays involving misdirection and deceit.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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For months, Apollo and Abu Dhabi’s XRG had been drawing up plans for a new fund to invest in AI infrastructure, people familiar with the matter said.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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The bottom line Cleaning your pet’s belongings, grooming them and refilling their preventatives will help keep them safe during the summer.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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In the wake of the Epstein files, watching strangers who have been accused of pedophilia or child grooming implode for mass consumption is still hugely popular.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
27 May 2026
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“Straightening (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightening%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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