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Meanings of slightly askew in inglés

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Usage of slightly askew in inglés
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She knew that from this point on reality would be slightly askew.
Legends of the dragonrealm, vol ii
2
It was warped and beginning to rot, the open lid slightly askew.
News.com.au
3
The boy walks like a gangly teen, arms and legs slightly askew.
Wired
4
The Moonship was tilted slightly askew, but it was patently unharmed.
Space Tug
5
Sobriety settled on his head like a hat, only slightly askew.
Shift
6
Daniel spied a crate, not far below the rafters, with its lid slightly askew.
The system of the world
7
His body slid down the dew-slick steel, twisting slightly askew.
Map of bones
8
The woman lay slightly askew, her right hand over her head, her legs spread.
Brotherhood of the Wolf
9
Her cheeks were wet and smeared with tears, her features loose and slightly askew.
Another life altogether: a novel
10
He took another step and realized that a framed gold disc was also slightly askew.
The Magician
11
A welcome mat was slightly askew on the porch.
Monster Hunter International
12
The grainy, slightly askew photo signifies all these things.
The Guardian
13
Mildred slammed up the receiver and jumped up, her eyes blazing, her hat slightly askew.
Mildred Pierce
14
Her dress is rumpled, her hair is haloed with loose wisps, her bonnet's slightly askew.
The crimson petal and the white
15
The skirt was on slightly askew and pulled up in front and down in the back.
Mary Louise and Josie O'Gorman
16
The picture was slightly askew on the wall.
The Bramble Bush
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Slightly askew through the time
Slightly askew across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common