edgeways

Example Sentences

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"The motivation is to promote reading culture in Nigeria," he said, leaving no doubt about his capability during a short call in which it was hard to get a word in edgeways.

From BBC

My colleague Cody and I didn't tell them we were journalists, mainly because we couldn't get a word in edgeways, but this was a far more cautious journey.

From BBC

Robine is softly spoken, but it is hard to get a word in edgeways as he builds his argument.

From The Guardian

The gatekeepers for what we know and think about climate change should take a vow of silence and let some other people get a word in edgeways.

From Washington Post

And there's always one person - often a man who loves the sound of his own voice - who drones on and on so no-one else can get a word in edgeways.

From BBC