oblique

Example Sentences

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“I was actually focusing on core, oblique stuff,” Sasaki said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 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

Patriotism—even in 1943—strikes Hart as strictly for the rubes; Rodgers counters that “Oklahoma!” is oblique reassurance of “what we’re fighting for.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

He had apologized to me many times in many ways before, but his apologies had always been oblique, “Eat with me, Dana. Sarah is cooking up something special.”

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler