farcical
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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
In a farcical plot twist, a group of MPs on a visit to Washington DC were about to attend a meeting at the Pentagon when the story broke.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
His adaptation maintains a knockabout, almost farcical pace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 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
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
Vocabulary lists containing farcical
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