oblique

Example Sentences

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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

Muncy was in and out of action during the second half, too, suffering a knee injury in July and oblique strain in August.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 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

“It should’ve never taken this long,” he said, and gave an oblique slap to the lawyers, noting “our system is attorney-driven,” without elaborating.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel