oblique

Example Sentences

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Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold is also dealing with an oblique injury, but vowed to be ready.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

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 • Nov. 26, 2025

Munetaka Murakami, 25, 1B/3B, NA, NA: Enthusiasm for the most anticipated position player to come out of Japan in years was slightly dampened after he had arthroscopic elbow surgery and an oblique injury in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

Muncy was in and out of action during the second half, too, suffering a knee injury in July and oblique strain in August.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

In Jocasta handed the baby to the servant, the phrase the servant is an oblique object, that is, the object of a preposition.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker