obliquely
Example Sentences
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The theocrat would express his distrust of the Americans, caution his emissaries to be vigilant, but then obliquely defend their efforts.
However, some of their court filings obliquely implicated him as someone who knew about the payment arrangements.
From Seattle Times
In her remarks, Ms. Van Schaack appeared to obliquely refer to the dispute, noting “the implementation of the new legislative amendments to help the I.C.C. prosecutor is under review.”
From New York Times
In between beaches, darkly verdant cypresses tilt obliquely, the cool sea-foam green a glint through the trees.
From New York Times
Mr. Trump obliquely referred to the case, complaining that lawyers were once treated differently because of attorney-client privilege.
From New York Times
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