casual remark
Example Sentences
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Yet another benefit was born of a casual remark from the boss.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2022
That said, while a casual remark leads to a big reveal, it is hard not to scoff as several leads drop almost effortlessly into his lap.
From Salon • May 19, 2021
When the Russian author mentions that he is touring Italy with John Murray’s guidebook in hand, the casual remark elicits several pages about the evolution of organized tourism.
From Washington Post • Dec. 10, 2019
At home in Sheffield, Cian turned to his dad and made a casual remark, as you do.
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2018
Mr. Everett made some casual remark upon the merits of that book, whereupon Mr. Grenville holding up a volume of Ferdinand and Isabella said, "Here is one far superior."
From William Hickling Prescott by Peck, Harry Thurston