obtrusively
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Starting with the changing industry landscape around Ben and Miko, “Shortcomings” is also a film about film, without being obtrusively “meta.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2023
He seemed to spend most of his time hanging around San Diego mosques, donating money to various causes and obtrusively filming worshippers with a video camera.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2023
I’m not sure a direct conversation would be anything other than embarrassing for the both of you—I can’t think of a non-awkward way to ask someone to use the bathroom less obtrusively.
From Slate ● Apr. 5, 2017
That is the question for many puppet troupes, whose members can fade into the background with the aid of devices like curtains and black bodysuits, or remain in full view, obtrusively unobtrusive.
From New York Times ● Mar. 19, 2015
The party across the way was still going strong and a faint but boisterous rap song throbbed obtrusively in the distance.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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