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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  • Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
    Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • As for the hosts, mosquitoes track people (and their blood) down by detecting carbon dioxide, body heat, sweat and body odor.
    Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
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  • More than half of all small business owners in the United States are now over the age of 55, up from roughly 30 percent in 2002, according to Project Equity.
    Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Finally, during penalties, Paraguay was up 3-2 and needed to make only one more kick before missing its last two, nearly blowing the match.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
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“Slantways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slantways. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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