straight-line
adjective
1
: being a mechanical linkage or equivalent device designed to produce or copy motion in a straight line
2
: having the principal parts arranged in a straight line
3
: marked by a uniform spread and especially in equal segments over a given term
straight-line amortization
straight-line depreciation
4
: occurring, measured, or made in or along a straight line
straight-line motion
straight-line extrapolation
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Due date for individuals and businesses affected by wildfires and straight-line winds in southern California that began on January 7, 2025.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Spotlight player: Maryland WR Tai Felton, third round, No. 102
Felton is a straight-line speed receiver who can scoot with a 4.37-second 40 time.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Filers also have the option to request additional extensions to Oct. 15, but interest will accrue if any money due isn’t paid by May 1.
Individuals and businesses in Southern California affected by wildfires and straight-line winds also qualify for automatic extensions because of disaster.
—Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
In an Ole Miss offense with plenty of RPOs and designed QB runs, Dart displayed good straight-line speed and toughness to take hits to create.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Spotlight player: Maryland WR Tai Felton, third round, No. 102
Felton is a straight-line speed receiver who can scoot with a 4.37-second 40 time.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Filers also have the option to request additional extensions to Oct. 15, but interest will accrue if any money due isn’t paid by May 1.
Individuals and businesses in Southern California affected by wildfires and straight-line winds also qualify for automatic extensions because of disaster.
—Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
In an Ole Miss offense with plenty of RPOs and designed QB runs, Dart displayed good straight-line speed and toughness to take hits to create.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Straight-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/straight-line. Accessed 26 May. 2025.
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