aslant
Example Sentences
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A pair of rectangular glasses sit somewhat aslant on his round face, which after weeks of frantic travel and fitful sleep showed signs of enervation.
From New York Times • May 24, 2022
In one of the corn fields a scarecrow caught her eye, crossed staves propped aslant, and the corn husks rotting under it.
From The Guardian • Oct. 26, 2018
Even for readers who prefer the sensation of moving ahead to moving aslant, “Texas Blood” is a rich journey.
From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2018
It’s the world of Blueschild Baby, viewed aslant.
From Slate
This is the first time I’ve ever seen Ofglen’s eyes, directly, steadily, not aslant.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
