11. That's especially so in the common, by now almost offhanded characterization of abortion as murder. 12. The " Chicago Tribune " reported this week that Swann guaranteed a victory in an offhanded remark. 13. Did Rodgers and Hammerstein ever write anything with the breezy naturalness and offhanded urbanity of " Manhattan "? 14. Organized religion has been around for eons and can survive an offhanded jibe from a generally well-meaning fellow. 15. Jones frequently made offhanded remarks to reporters that created an uproar and many believed these were just more publicity stunts. 16. The most revealing statement Athey makes is an offhanded voice-over comment heard at the very end of the film. 17. Now some critics see Altman as a bit of a misogynist, and this offhanded remark could be seen as proof. 18. The very lack of pretension allows the town house to reflects the couple's true personalities in an almost offhanded way. 19. He continues to speak in a chilling whisper and can raise goosebumps with an offhanded " Okey-dokey ." 20. "She probably was very painstaking, " he said, " but we wanted it to look offhanded and fun.