slanting

Example Sentences

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The slanting sides of the work appear as a yawing, rusted ship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

The tavern, known as “Britain’s wonkiest pub” for its slanting walls and floors, was sold to a private developer in July 2023.

From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2024

Generally, a prefabricated model will be about 18 inches tall on the highest side, its lid slanting downward to a foot or lower.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2023

By Monday, the building renowned for its slanting appearance was rubble.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2023

Then there was a bird slanting and tilting on it.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner