witticism
Example Sentences
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That kind of anguished, not-funny witticism is another commonplace of the American educated classes: OMG, what has happened to this country?
From Salon • May 31, 2026
“It’s a witticism, which is fine as a witticism,” Muñoz Machado told Spanish news agency EFE.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 26, 2023
That’s a classic, lukewarm, tension-defusing witticism, and everyone smiles politely.
From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2023
This old bit of showbiz witticism from W.C.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2023
A contemporary witticism recalled by Brobeck told the story more succinctly.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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