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- noun Plural form of
straightaway .
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Examples
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"The only advantage was straight-line speed, so I knew if I could get off the turns well, I'd be very difficult to pass - because the straightaways are the best place to pass."
Brownsville Herald : By JENNA FRYER 2010
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"The only advantage was straight-line speed, so I knew if I could get off the turns well, I'd be very difficult to pass - because the straightaways are the best place to pass."
Brownsville Herald : By JENNA FRYER 2010
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"The only advantage was straight-line speed, so I knew if I could get off the turns well, I'd be very difficult to pass - because the straightaways are the best place to pass."
Brownsville Herald : By JENNA FRYER 2010
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"The only advantage was straight-line speed, so I knew if I could get off the turns well, I'd be very difficult to pass - because the straightaways are the best place to pass."
Brownsville Herald : By JENNA FRYER 2010
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"The only advantage was straight-line speed, so I knew if I could get off the turns well, I'd be very difficult to pass-because the straightaways are the best place to pass."
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"Normally for a driver, the straightaways are a place to relax," said Fellows.
Ottawa Sun 2009
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McNicholas attacked the group on one of the short, flat straightaways and Myerson was unable to follow due to slow leaks in his tires, narrowing the front group to two.
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The ski area course included two challenging climbs, several off-camber descents, two run-ups and two long paved straightaways linking the sides of the course.
Laura Van Gilder, Justin Lindine take wins at Nor’easter ’Cross 2010
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Evans's legs are horse-like, and his hindquarters are perfect for galloping down the long, lonely straightaways.
Evans Above: Aussie Clinches Tour Win John W. Miller 2011
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Less grip means the drivers cannot carry as much speed in the turns which will also affect the top end speeds on the straightaways.
bilby commented on the word straightaways
WordNet: bulldust.
October 24, 2008