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farcical

[fahr-si-kuhl] / ˈfɑr sɪ kəl /


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That is a real social phenomenon, by the way, but nowhere as farcical as it’s depicted here.

From Salon Jul. 6, 2026

Left said it was a farcical claim that an individual trader could manipulate such huge stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

It capped a farcical night for a friendly that started an hour late due to a disagreement over which colors each team should wear.

From Barron's Feb. 27, 2026

The Hampstead and Highgate MP described the process as "flawed and farcical from the beginning to the end".

From BBC Feb. 2, 2026

They dug trenches, secured supply lines and were sent out on night exercises that were farcical for the infantrymen because the purpose was never explained and there was a shortage of weapons.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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