deadpan
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"Yeah, that's a great idea... Not," he deadpans.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
“The eTurbos therefore make a significant contribution to the responsiveness, performance and efficiency of the drive system,” Porsche’s press material deadpans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
“Yes,” Kimmel deadpans, “he’s at the fourth stage of grief: construction.”
From Salon • Sep. 19, 2025
“You can just get in with an art portfolio; you don’t need grades,” she deadpans.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025
“Be careful what you wish for,” Coach deadpans.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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