edgeways
Example Sentences
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"The motivation is to promote reading culture in Nigeria," he said, leaving no doubt about his capability during a short call in which it was hard to get a word in edgeways.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2023
In interviews it was hard to get a word in edgeways.
From Economist ● Jun. 22, 2017
The kids have a terrible time; they can't get a word in edgeways usually.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 16, 2012
It is hard to get a word in edgeways.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2011
When she could get a chirp in edgeways, Warbeak related the strange story to her mother in the rapid Sparra dialect.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
