oblique
Example Sentences
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Mark Mendelson’s scenic design, more elaborate than most Rogue Machine offerings, doesn’t achieve the oblique effect of the original production but sets the stage in vivid detail.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Darnold, who appeared relaxed in front of reporters on Wednesday and insisted that his recent oblique injury "feels really great," agrees.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
The joint US-Ukrainian communique offered only an oblique insight, saying the two sides "reaffirmed that any future agreement must fully uphold Ukraine's sovereignty".
From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025
Ryan Yarbrough, 34, RP, 0.6, 5.2: Yarbrough is a swingman with a funky delivery who pitched decently for the Yankees in 2025 until suffering an oblique strain that sidelined him for nearly three months.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025
It caught the oblique light spilling in from the hallway.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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