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on the bias



ADVERB
crosswise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
cornerways cornerwise sideway sideways sidewise transversely
WEAK
aslant astride athwart cater-corner cater-cornered catercorner catty-corner catty-cornered kitty-corner kitty-cornered sidelong


ADVERB
diagonally
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cater-corner cater-cornered catercorner catty-corner catty-cornered crosswise kitty-corner kitty-cornered
STRONG
cornerways cornerwise
WEAK


Example Sentences

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"We discovered a very fast AI-driven design algorithm that bypasses the traffic jams of evolution, without falling back on the bias of human designers," said Northwestern's Sam Kriegman, who led the work.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2023

Cut the steak against the grain on the bias into thin slices.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 3, 2023

In the Bourse de la Commence, a finely tailored business-like jacket filed by above a gray skirt with a flounce cut on the bias.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 1, 2021

"At the end of the day, a diverse jury is best. Diversity does not necessarily eliminate this kind of bias, but it certainly has a quieting effect on the bias in the deliberation room."

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2021

The back of the waist was cut on the bias, and the stripes did not hit.

From Clover and Blue Grass by Eliza Calvert Hall




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