A European Football League player used his opponent’s long hair to make a tackle in a controversial moment that left fans debating whether or not the play was legal, some labeling it as “straight-up dirty.”

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/09/21/european-football-player-glen-toonga-tackled-by-his-hair-sparks-fan-outrage-on-social-media/

Although the powers are just straight-up fantasy, this anime tackles classic sci-fi themes such as cloning.

Source: https://gamerant.com/best-sci-fi-anime-to-watch/

But even knowing the series’ proclivity for change, it still would’ve been hard to imagine back in the day that the 16th chapter would end up being a straight-up action game with only modest RPG elements.

Source: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-16-square-enix-rpg-reactions-reviews-1850572470

But Shedeur is straight-up balling too.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/09/17/shile-sanders-deion-sanders-sons-colorado-football-lil-wayne/

Contestants pick one straight-up NFL winner each week but can use each team only once.

Source: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/sports-columns/todd-dewey/meet-the-gambler-who-refuses-to-split-9-2m-circa-survivor-prize-2969478/

“Ed has been … just a straight-up and honest broker.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/12/21/24011453/burke-verdict-chicago-city-council-reaction-tunney-lopez-sawyer-solis

If you're willing to put down a couple extra dollars for your movies, there are still some great prices for movies I consider to not just be some of the finest of the last five years, but straight-up five-star masterpieces.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1323627/best-movies-you-can-buy-dirt-cheap-prime-day/

I know the BC are heels but once in a while, a straight-up fight is nice.

Source: https://411mania.com/wrestling/pantojas-njpw-g1-climax-33-night-5-review/

"I'm someone who pitches with straight-up confidence.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20230620/stroman-gets-unexpected-help-from-favorite-catcher-cubs-blank-pirates

In fact, he showed it to a filmmaker friend of his (he didn't mention which one), who straight-up said it was kind of a horror movie.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1320240/christopher-nolan-oppenheimer-horror-movie-element/

Kean also dismissed the consultant’s accusations as “straight-up lies” drummed up by the sheriff’s political opponents and said the county settled the whistleblower lawsuit to avoid a costly trial.

Source: https://ktar.com/story/5514403/deputies-accused-a-texas-sheriff-of-corruption-and-dysfunction-then-came-the-mass-shooting/

Maybe I should just stick to picking the spread and letting the winners win and the losers lose in straight-up.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/2023/9/21/23883351/nfl-picks-for-week-3-spread-broncos-dolphins

Maybe it's just me but nominating 12 year old girl for anything "worst" feels straight-up bullying to me.

Source: https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2023/01/26/razzie-awards-apologizes-for-nominating-a-12-year-old-girl-for-worst-actress-n1665238

Previously, however, Keaton tended to star in straight-up, irreverent, or screwball comedies.

Source: https://collider.com/michael-keaton-working-stiffs-slapstick-sitcom/

“Rather than just getting a straight-up discount, consumers need to basically unlock the discounts by answering a trivia question.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/bigger-than-boxing-day-the-rise-and-rise-of-black-friday-sales-20231117-p5ekwo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

The Hollywood Reporter straight-up asked Sklenar if he knows where Spencer stands.

Source: https://kfyo.com/ixp/204/p/yellowstone-dutton-family-tree-problem-brandon-sklenar/

The selection of holiday fare on Disney+ is unsurprisingly filled with straight-up classics that refuse to get old as well as some other less famous movies that are no less fun.

Source: https://collider.com/best-christmas-movies-on-disney-plus/

When I spoke to her boyfriend, he knew all about it and asked me straight-up: 'How was it — she's good, isn't she?'

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/kaylayandoli/men-cheating-with-other-mens-girlfriends

When there’s an underlying issue obstructing your ability to breathe through your nose during sleep, restricting your body’s only way of compensating is straight-up dangerous.

Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/so-thats-why-your-mouth-opens-when-you-fall-asleep_uk_64b904bde4b09a3b48911eb7

Whether it's a straight-up musky perfume or used as a base, middle, or top note, these fragrances range from subtle to bold.

Source: https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/musk-perfumes-49312931