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farcical

[fahr-si-kuhl] / ˈfɑr sɪ kəl /


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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

As witty as it is wise, McLeod’s play dives into the farcical realm of L.A.’s wildly overpriced real estate market while delivering genuine commentary about the sociopolitical dynamics that made it that way.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

The conditions were near farcical, the ball frequently squirming through fingers and set-pieces a mess, with Scotland making the lion's share of blunders.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Everton won 2-1 at Fulham thanks to farcical own goal from Cottagers keeper Bernd Leno.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 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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