While Leslie did not make any formal announcements about his departure from Universal Motown during the set, he took some subtle jabs at his previous label home.

In describing his own, he seemed to take a few subtle jabs at Mr. Yassky: "I'm of, by and for the community.

It was rare that Sivak spoke without sarcasm or a subtle jab of wit, so hearing him reply with courtesy was a rare delight.

The line "Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1699," is a not-so subtle jab at Prince and his song "1999".

"Whether it was out in the open and obvious, or a subtle jab, it was exhausting."

Do I detect a subtle jab even as Alexander outmaneuvered the Baptist primitives in Congress?

Jackson's leadership comment was a subtle jab at Chaney, who said the Knicks lacked leadership last season.

I'm sure the Arkansas Republican reference is meant as some subtle cutting jab, but I just can't be bothered to look it up.

Today was a day for shrugs and subtle jabs at management.

Toric enjoyed giving subtle jabs, espe-cially to harpers and dragonriders.