Example Sentences

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Not all Asian Americans have slanted eyes, and of course, Asians aren’t the only ethnic identities to have them.

From Slate • Feb. 15, 2017

Meanwhile, the trousers are lighter weight, have slanted pockets for ease of access, and smaller belt loops.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2015

Two of the five bedrooms have slanted roofs, and it’s the only house on the island with a full attic.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart

“They might have slanted off and gone across the fields to Caslon’s,” said Bobbins, doubtfully.

From Ruth Fielding At Sunrise Farm What Became of the Raby Orphans by Emerson, Alice B.

Then a deep cellar into which a whole house seems to have slanted down.

From Unhappy Far-Off Things by Dunsany, Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, Baron