Example Sentences

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In his telling at this panel, it was when he was straightening his tie.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2022

Even on the morning of her 100th birthday, she was straightening up dishes from her wheelchair.

From Washington Times • Feb. 13, 2021

It’s the same coffee shop where McGrath and Manyonga hung out when the strong man was straightening out the jumper.

From The Guardian • Dec. 5, 2016

At first I thought she was straightening the racks and hanging clothes back up that had been pulled to the floor, but then I realized she was carrying clothes away.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2012

There was a smell of warm food and the liquid spirits Dustfinger used in his fiery games, but no black-clad man could be seen anywhere, except for the bored-looking waiter who was straightening the chairs.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke