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obliquely

adverb as in in a slanting manner or direction

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But think about the other thing that was stated bluntly and obliquely.

From Salon

A few obliquely say that they contain a “proprietary mushroom blend” or that they are “infused with magic.”

Almost from the beginning, Putin signaled, if obliquely, that he wanted Krasikov back.

And “Cecilia” obliquely questions consent by juxtaposing predators and prey and considering the individuation of memory.

Scientists hope the project will help them learn about Mars’s past, and how the solar system — and so, obliquely, humans — formed.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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