slantways

Definition of slantwaysnext
as in down
so as to slant the temporary supports were placed slantways against the side of the sagging wall

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  • This year, 1,573 submissions are in contention across the 17 performer categories, down from 1,706 in 2025, a decline of nearly 8%.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 June 2026
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    James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026
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  • Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.
    Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
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    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
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“Slantways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slantways. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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