offhand

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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

Odds swung whenever a new Bessent interviewee was revealed and whenever the president made an offhand comment on any potential nominee.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

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

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred caused a stir when he floated a potential seismic rule by floating, making an offhand comment about the golden batter rule.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2025

“If we had a Gaming Machine,” Matty commented in a studied, offhand manner, “our evenings would never be boring.”

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry