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edgeways

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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 Jul. 15, 2023

In interviews it was hard to get a word in edgeways.

From Economist Jun. 22, 2017

Jonathan Wilson asks whether the away goal is any good, then goes on to answer the Question himself before anyone else gets a word in edgeways.

From The Guardian Mar. 13, 2013

It is hard to get a word in edgeways.

From BBC Apr. 23, 2011

The little girl had the crust edgeways in her chewing mouth.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner




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