indirect approach

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

a way of dealing with something that is not straightforward

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Examples (10)

  • She chose an indirect approach to address the sensitive issue.
  • His indirect approach made it difficult to understand his true intentions.
  • Sometimes, an indirect approach can be more effective than direct confrontation.
  • The manager preferred an indirect approach to motivate his team members.
  • We adopted an indirect approach to gather information without raising suspicion.
  • Using an indirect approach, they subtly influenced the decision-making process.
  • The negotiator decided on an indirect approach to avoid escalating tensions.
  • His indirect approach to asking for a raise was not clearly understood.
  • An indirect approach in diplomacy often involves careful phrasing and subtle signals.
  • They found that an indirect approach was necessary to gain trust in the community.