oblique

Example Sentences

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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

Jenkin achieves the same effect here with his pastoral, oblique Cornish oddity, corralling his sublime, boxy compositions, sensorial editing and carefully hushed sound design into what can only be called a rusted, rustic nightmare.

From Los Angeles Times

A strained oblique for utility player Dylan Moore has already forced them into scrambling to fill out the opening day roster and reassess their plan to get shortstop J.P.

From Seattle Times

An easy assessment after playing the final three matches of last season with left oblique fracture and missing half of the 2021 season due to a knee sprain that developed a blood clot.

From Seattle Times

Utility player Dylan Moore, who suffered an oblique strain almost two weeks ago, will be placed on the 10-day injured list when it becomes available.

From Seattle Times