How to Use straighten up in a Sentence
straighten up
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Nothing makes an industry straighten up and fly right like a punch to the wallet.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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When applied to cleaning, the one-minute rule encourages easy ways to straighten up.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
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Word spreads that Sparks starter Kelsey Plum will be there soon and everyone straightens up.
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Jade Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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But Davis noticed Crawford, who is 6-foot-2, was having to use his first step to straighten up.
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Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Others helped with painting, straightening up around the house, sending cards of encouragement and more.
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Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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At first, the arrangement felt manageable and even pleasant, as the cousin helped with groceries, straightened up around the place, and seemed genuinely grateful.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
30 Nov. 2025
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Toner says quickly straightening up pillows and neatly folding blankets before heading to bed instantly makes your living space feel tidy and inviting.
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Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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Unlike the race to create vaccines or exploring the potential role of AI in creating cures, the ability to straighten up and prevent this coming epidemic is within our immediate ability to help safeguard the future.
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Michael Gerling,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
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