oblique
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Bone chips, ACLs, MCLs, pulled hamstrings, multiple Tommy John surgeries and the recent epidemic of dreaded oblique strains just for starters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 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
He rushed back from a Grade 2 left oblique strain in time to play in the Lakers’ first-round series but has struggled to find his rhythm after a month-long absence.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Reaves’ return hasn’t fully jump-started the offense as the guard regains his rhythm after a left oblique strain that sidelined him for four weeks.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
And she grinned, delighted at what she took to be an oblique compliment.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
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