oblique

Example Sentences

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Darnold, who appeared relaxed in front of reporters on Wednesday and insisted that his recent oblique injury "feels really great," agrees.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 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

His return a month later was cut short, too, when his oblique began bothering him during a batting practice session in August.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Patriotism—even in 1943—strikes Hart as strictly for the rubes; Rodgers counters that “Oklahoma!” is oblique reassurance of “what we’re fighting for.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

He saw a cow swimming slowly towards the fill in an oblique line.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston