deadpan
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Every robot that faceplanted, lost a limb, or disintegrated in a spray of sparks was borne away on a stretcher by human attendants with deadpan solicitude.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
If you appreciate Rhea Seehorn’s complex, subtle acting, her dynamic range and her deadpan humor, then you’ve probably found the Emmys to be maddening over the years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Over more than 10 years and 100 dates, Dimoldenberg's awkward flirting, deadpan silences and willingness to overshare has made her channel an unmissable stop for any celeb, single or not.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
The mismatch—the strictures of the business world and a galloping imagination—launched Kafka and his innumerable artistic progeny, which continue all the way to today’s deadpan sitcoms detailing strange doings at the office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
“Well,” said Curie, with deadpan irony, “how proud your sponsoring scythe must be to have the first perfect pupil in human history.”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
Asked by iHeartPodcasts President Will Pearson why it was the right time to start a podcast, Nick Jonas deadpanned, “Well, we’ve always loved the sound of our own voices.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
"Celebrity Traitors managed to turn Alan Carr into a manipulative serial killer," host Greg Davies deadpanned, adding: "We all know he's a good person".
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
“The award for Most Editing goes to CBS News,” she deadpanned.
From Salon ● Jan. 12, 2026
“I was proud that we improved from three 4-for-33,” the coach deadpanned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2025
“I can't think of a way to find out that does not put our lives in considerable danger,” the Colonel deadpanned.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
“So, I don’t recommend my services,” she said, deadpanning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2025
Statham is less violent here than in previous Ritchie outings, but he remains unflappable, which is why he charms as he disarms with his patented deadpanning and action moves.
From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2023
Later, the bunny agrees to pretend to be eaten so the bear will look cool to a judgmental clique of nearby bears, deadpanning: “Oh … no. I am being eaten. What a bummer. Ouch.”
From New York Times ● Nov. 5, 2019
Yogi relented, deadpanning, “O.K., fine, make it like mine.”
From The New Yorker ● Sep. 16, 2019
Stewart won some laughter after deadpanning: “I couldn’t hear you. Can you say that again?”
From Washington Post ● Sep. 14, 2018
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