Example Sentences

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Now that the couple has straightened out their identity issues, their bond is stronger than ever — and so are their relationships with Palmer’s two adult daughters.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025

People will also be watching to see if the electoral commission has straightened out the problems which in 2017 led to the annulment of the initial election result and the whole thing being re-run.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2022

But he thinks he has straightened it all out.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2022

Becoming more active has straightened out my health problems and helped me achieve better work-life balance.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2021

Mother has straightened the drawer and the disc is not where I left it.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson