Example sentences for: obliquely

How can you use “obliquely” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Slither obliquely across, scaring the horses.

  • Being loyal Republicans, Lamar's contributors talk about such happenings only obliquely.

  • That justification was the widely held convention that during his candidacy Clinton addressed the issues of his past infidelities, however obliquely, and that by electing him twice the public had given him a pass.

  • The accuser phrases the dog-wagging charge obliquely so that he can deny having made it.

  • Lehrer (age 62) obliquely acknowledged this milestone when he won the debate assignment.


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