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Out of the perpendicular, not perpendicular
“The narrow wedge of space under the slanting roof is open to keep out rain but allow in light and air.”
Running or lying across
Making superficial, obtuse contact with something
An unfair or dishonest account or exposition
“Under the low slanting ceiling of the bathroom, he seems clumsy and ungainly.”
Present participle for to lean or bend at an angle
“These pockets are either perpendicular, or they may slant at a sharp angle with the surface of the soil.”
Present participle for to alter something from its true state, typically to deceive
“The commission was asked to determine, among other things, whether the administration pressured analysts to slant their intelligence findings.”
Present participle for to present or view (information) from a particular angle or bias
“However, some commentators argue that the very conventions of objective reporting enable journalists to slant their reporting to express their own biased views.”
Present participle for to position or align in a certain manner or towards a given direction
Present participle for to point or aim something
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