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comical

[kom-i-kuhl] / ˈkɒm ɪ kəl /


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The problems cropping up in police reports and viral social-media posts range from the concerning to the comical.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

He uses this comical, criminal-esque language, calling shield laws a “scheme” and an “operation.”

From Slate • May 15, 2026

But many of its characters are exaggerated in a way that can pass for comical, until the horror just elbows them out of the way in its very effective, storm-tossed final acts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The 98th Academy Awards featured emotional speeches, comical relief and a bevy of backstage fun.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

They think it’s very comical if he digs out a can opener or a picture of Herbert Hoover.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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