Hood knew that Herbert would have to speak obliquely, since this was a potentially open line.

"You can't let commercial concerns overcome artistic priorities," he said, speaking obliquely of the many Russian performing institutions that have done just that.

Smith followed him, but in the open area he was forced to speak obliquely.

But Rounds spoke obliquely today of her reasons for quitting.

The poultry seller also spoke obliquely; that prancing ghost was a precursor of the god of death.

Always the oracle spoke obliquely, always her counsel was shrouded in imagery and riddles.

In an interview later, Mr. Battat spoke obliquely of "discrepancies" among the groups at the conference.

Yesterday, Ms. Hanover would not take reporters' questions, and spoke obliquely of the future.

Kip speaks obliquely of plans for a mass murder at his high school.

"We're just not doing some little things we need to be doing to win," Andy Pettitte said, speaking obliquely.