slantways

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

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  • But Trump's net approval on his handling of the economy was -12 percentage points, according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll, down from -7 the week prior and +12 at the beginning of the term.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Minnesota was down by 15 points when Edwards took a pass from Julius Randle, gathered himself and attacked the basket.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • The car company's costs were also up $400 million due to higher depreciation and amortization, warranty pressure and higher labor costs, Jacobson said.
    Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The national cost of caring for those with Alzheimer's and other dementias is projected to reach $384 billion in 2025 — up $24 billion from just a year ago, according to the Alzheimer's Association.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Slantways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slantways. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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