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as in improves
to change one's behavior or character for the better
I hope that rehab will help her straighten up for good
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2
as in trims
to make neat
a directive for everyone to straighten up their cubicle in preparation for a visit from some corporate VIPs
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Taking a medication like metformin, which improves insulin sensitivity regardless of weight loss, can help some women with PCOS ovulate regularly.—
Deanna Pai,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Morrison plans to add a rooftop bar for Telia — perfect for when the weather improves.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Like other series in a similar position, most notably Dick Wolf’s dramas, Grey’s Anatomy has gone through budget trims the last couple of seasons, including reducing the episodic guarantees of veteran cast members the last two years, with each appearing in 14 of the show’s 18 episodes each season.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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That figure is likely to keep sliding, particularly if the Fed trims rates later this year.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ski also includes other features that let the rider adjust how the craft behaves on the water.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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On Earth, skis can glide across snowy surfaces because of the way water ice behaves.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The bill amends dozens of sections of Iowa code by striking references to townships and township trustees and replacing them with counties and county supervisors.—
Nick El Hajj,
Des Moines Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bill amends the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Medical Cannabis Regulation Act, harmonizes tax and enforcement provisions, and clarifies how cannabis will be treated across state codes.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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But again, even if FDA reforms its work here, states should still be allowed to take additional steps above a federal floor.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Straightens (up or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightens%20%28up%20or%20out%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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