straightest
- superlative of straight.
Example Sentences
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England's plan to Gill was clear after his success at Headingley: their lines were the straightest they have bowled at a batter in 16 years as the pace bowlers targeted the pads.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025
The Second City-trained Chicagoan is up for his first Emmy, though, as the straightest shooter in the wackazoid cast of “Fargo’s” fifth season: North Dakota state trooper Witt Farr.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2024
From the Latin for "appropriate" or "straight," as if shaking muscles were the appropriate response, the straightest line the body has to shock.
From Salon • Sep. 4, 2022
To say Buckley took the straightest path to professional golf, though?
From Seattle Times • Jun. 17, 2022
He was the longest baby Johnny had ever seen, had the straightest black hair, cried the least and ate the fastest.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
