offhand

Example Sentences

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Her nagging conscience slips into offhand conversation: “I should probably be vegan,” Askell, an animal lover too busy for a pet, says when chatting in an office elevator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

On Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proved my point for me with an offhand comment at Davos.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Ward’s section is easily recognizable as his work in its mix of the uncanny and the offhand, both from “Adventure Time” and the psychedelic “Midnight Gospel.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

Lutnick said he expected Trump to sign documents in the coming days to formalise the decision, which the president revealed in an offhand remark at a televised meeting of his cabinet.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025

“Ade is easily the best out there,” Papa said, with an offhand pride, while scanning another paper.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie