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offhand

[awf-hand, of-] / ˈɔfˈhænd, ˈɒf- /




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That offhand vision has since expanded into Canyon View Ranch, a five-acre luxury retreat tucked into the hills of Topanga that its clients refer to as Disneyland for canines.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

I think I made an offhand remark on my podcast where I said, “He popped like a balloon.”

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

To get a sense of what this means for Alaska voters, try to recall offhand: What’s Chuck Schumer’s middle name?

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

One noted that in other, mixed-gender support groups he attends, he sometimes worries about how offhand comments he makes will be perceived.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

“I understand this sort of thing is done nowadays,” she said, sitting down on the sofa beside him, trying to sound offhand, but he sensed her discomfort in the uncommon briskness of her words.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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