offhand
Example Sentences
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Her nagging conscience slips into offhand conversation: “I should probably be vegan,” Askell, an animal lover too busy for a pet, says when chatting in an office elevator.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
On Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proved my point for me with an offhand comment at Davos.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
Lutnick said he expected Trump to sign documents in the coming days to formalise the decision, which the president revealed in an offhand remark at a televised meeting of his cabinet.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025
The comment is offhand, meant to soothe rather than impress because Bifano works with the rich and famous every day as a master rosarian and garden designer.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025
The accusation was offhand, but it still stung.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
