laughable
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In contrast, Hal Jordan’s Green Lantern was immortalized on the big screen in 2011 by way of a laughable debacle that’s considered one of the worst career decisions Ryan Reynolds ever made.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Elizabeth's daughter Tracy Faram Shipton called Harris's actions "horrific" and said her sentence for ill treatment and criminal damage was "laughable".
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
“That is laughable and does not pass the smell test from anyone,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
And if you think about it for five seconds, it’s a pretty laughable proposition.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
It’s laughable to think that Nathan—who, from what I can tell, hasn’t gone on a date since eighth grade—would be speaking from experience.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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