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Recent Examples of straight-out It’s based on a true story of the Dozier School for Boys, in which boys were just straight-out murdered in North Florida. Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 For those of you who might also desire ongoing hard-hitting straight-out coverage of the latest in AI trends, see my column at the link here. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024 Not much mixing, or straight-out– Just attitude, bro. Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 Oct. 2023 Ireland Baldwin is sharing her pregnancy progress with a straight-out-of-the-shower mirror selfie Ireland Baldwin is embracing her baby bump as her pregnancy continues. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight-out
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  • Wolf Blitzer appears with a CNN breaking news update of sheer panic in the trailer (below): The country has been hit with widespread technology outages, computers have been highjacked and there are significant casualties.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Predictably, much has been made of the sheer scale of Trump’s Day One array, but, as ever, the devil lies in the details.
    The Editors, National Review, 22 Jan. 2025
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  • Special counsel David Weiss released a final report Monday on the investigation into Hunter Biden after the case ended when President Biden issued an unconditional pardon for his son last month.
    Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Hunter Biden The Justice Department special counsel, whose six-year case into Hunter Biden was short-circuited by the unconditional pardon President Joe Biden granted to his son, criticized the outgoing president in his final report released Monday.
    Andrew Torgan, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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  • The proof lies in your utter disregard for the law.
    Cody Copeland and, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The first wave of generative AI tools has felt like utter magic.
    Peter Guagenti, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • These were once holy spaces for ancient civilizations, and each offers a moment of complete awe and a rare look into history.
    John Newton, AFAR Media, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Jenkins, meanwhile, has helped usher in a complete rethink of Memphis’ offense, one that has made the Grizzlies both unpredictable and effective and led what has historically been a defensive-first squad to a top-five rating on offense.
    John Hollinger, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • This design was first launched in yellow gold with a silver dial, and this configuration remains the purest expression of the asymmetrical concept.
    Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The diffuser uses 100% pure essential oils to fragrance your home, and its matte ceramic finish fits into any space like a piece of sophisticated decor.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • At home, Wolf has been at his absolute best with an 11-2-1 record, a .936 save percentage and a 1.98 goals-against average.
    Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Doubtless, this is how Franklin found himself in Paris, persuading an absolute monarch to back the birth of a republic.
    Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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  • Like tariffs, tighter immigration policies — or outright deportations — are typically enacted to protect the domestic economy (among other reasons).
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Bezos also stopped short of an outright Trump endorsement last year.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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  • Organize your ideas with the timeless power of the triad—three points are simple, memorable, and impactful.
    Martin Gutmann, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The concept of the Brigade was simple: the members of our community needed to be better prepared for the future.
    Emma Marie Jenkinson, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025

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“Straight-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight-out. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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