aslant

Example Sentences

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A pair of rectangular glasses sit somewhat aslant on his round face, which after weeks of frantic travel and fitful sleep showed signs of enervation.

From New York Times • May 24, 2022

Even for readers who prefer the sensation of moving ahead to moving aslant, “Texas Blood” is a rich journey.

From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2018

Bruce Grinnord parked aslant in his usual spot and ran inside the DiZi Corp. headquarters.

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2014

I wonder out loud at how badly the new brickwork has been laid; the bricks float aslant on cement that oozes out from between them like jam in an overfilled Victoria sponge.

From The Guardian • Nov. 20, 2010

Leaving my basket at the base of the willow tree, I climbed onto a strong limb that grew aslant the brook.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein