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as in tilted
inclined or twisted to one side
a hodgepodge of slantwise postcards tacked to the wall of his cubicle
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as in oblique
running in a slanting direction
the slantwise cables that run between the roadway and the towers give the bridge a cathedral-like appearance
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Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.
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Citi maintained that risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside, as Iran retains significant control over the timing and terms of any potential agreement to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz energy route.
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Mayfield, who turned 31 in April, appeared on the Bucs’ injury report 10 out of 18 weeks with issues that spanned his foot, toe, knee, right biceps, oblique and right shoulder.
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Altuve did not go on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning from his oblique injury.
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The Peptide-132 Hair Bond Repair Treatment uses a proprietary peptide complex, along with keratin, collagen, and amino acids, to repair damage, smooth frizz, and strengthen dry or overprocessed strands without weighing hair down.
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Regulators continue to focus on runway safety, and FAA data shows there were 1,636 runway incursions in fiscal year 2025, down from 1,758 in 2024 and 1,760 in 2023.
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Warnock writes that his belief that the crooked places in America will be made straight keeps him motivated even on tough days at the Capitol.
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And ‘Meet the Press’ is crooked.
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Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.
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As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.
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In another, a Pullman maid is bent over, hard at work, with her hair swept back into a ponytail, her gaze pointed downward and focused on the task at hand.
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Refik Anadol said, as the escalator carried us downward.
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If visible pores or uneven texture is a concern for you at all, this primer is the ultimate solution.
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As with that earlier boom-and-bust cycle, the AI landscape is likely to yield uneven outcomes, according to Qian Wang, global head of capital market research at Vanguard, and senior global economist Kevin Khang.
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Even the roof can be chosen in a flat, gable, or sloped style, with interior configurations to match.
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His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.
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“Slantwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slantwise. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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