straighten
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become straight in direction, form, position, character, conduct, condition, etc. (often followed by up orout ).
have straightened
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present perfectof straighten.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“When I was in middle school, I might have straightened my hair, and now I’m making it as big as I can — redefining the beauty standards that were put on me,” Thoms says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2024
“I grew up needing that, because I probably wouldn’t have straightened my hair so much,” she continued.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 18, 2019
"These management efforts have straightened, steepened, and narrowed the river, and our research has shown that these changes cause floodwaters to flow higher and faster."
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2019
I don’t know the psychology of that…but the same reporter is back in Season Two, and he and Harry have straightened it out.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 19, 2015
Could have straightened up and seen what was coming, for it was thick in the air all around us.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
