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offhand

[awf-hand, of-] / ˈɔfˈhænd, ˈɒf- /




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That offhand vision has since expanded into Canyon View Ranch, a five-acre luxury retreat tucked into the hills of Topanga that its clients refer to as Disneyland for canines.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

I think I made an offhand remark on my podcast where I said, “He popped like a balloon.”

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

No longer did he speak in the offhand style of “80-odd years.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

One noted that in other, mixed-gender support groups he attends, he sometimes worries about how offhand comments he makes will be perceived.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

His voice was still offhand, but his eyes were scrutinizing my reaction.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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