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Hafley, who has been a straight shooter, spoke highly of Sieler on Tuesday.—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026 The actress described her late co-star as a straight shooter who smoked heavily and battled insecurities.—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2026 In his brief time in the Chicago Bulls locker room, he has become known as a straight shooter.—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 Both straight shooters, Antigua said.—Cj Moore, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for straight shooter