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slantways

adverb

Definition of 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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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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Only around 24% of French households have air conditioning according to France’s energy transition agency – up from 18% just two years ago, but still far below the roughly 50% seen in neighboring Italy.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
But many are struggling to settle up afterward, with some reporting the experience has damaged their relationships or pushed them into debt.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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