oblique
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Hernández said he initially tweaked his oblique before his season debut, during batting practice Monday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Kiké Hernández was lifted from the Dodgers’ 15-6 victory over the Rockies with a strained left oblique.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
France has vowed to abandon the so‑called "Francafrique" strategy, under which Paris sought to keep francophone Africa under its thumb through political collusion, exclusive access for French businesses and oblique financial deals, including graft.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
The closest he came, perhaps, was an oblique reference to the need to "support victims of some of the ills that, so tragically, exist in both our societies today",
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
But he said it with a warm smile, and Danny and I were delighted by his oblique compliment.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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