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tangential
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tangential
1. of, being, relating to, or in the direction of a tangent
2. Astronomy (of velocity) in a direction perpendicular to the line of sight of a celestial object


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The mayor said he is concerned that the volunteer requirement could extend to many who only tangentially volunteer for the city.
The Lucky Ones is only tangentially a film about the war in Iraq, using the shared experiences of the three characters as a starting point for their journey of discovery.
The Lucky Ones is only tangentially a film about the war in Iraq, using the shared experiences of the three characters as a starting point for their journey of discovery.
 
 
 
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