as in to unbend
to cause to follow a line that is without bends or curls
straighten that extension cord—it should be just long enough to reach the wall outlet
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More news: Mystery Team Enters Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes After failing to straighten things out in the minors, Brogdon returned to Philadelphia in 2024 but was traded to the Dodgers after allowing seven runs (six earned) in three appearances.
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Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
And on cue, Chu grows half an inch taller, straightening his spine and adjusting the tilt of his chin.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
Another key to straightening safely is to be mindful of the temperature of your flatiron.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 30 Dec. 2024
The unique design reinvents straightening and drying into one no-damage process.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
And on cue, Chu grows half an inch taller, straightening his spine and adjusting the tilt of his chin.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
Another key to straightening safely is to be mindful of the temperature of your flatiron.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 30 Dec. 2024
The unique design reinvents straightening and drying into one no-damage process.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Straighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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