joking

Example Sentences

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The one exception was when, at a campaign rally on Saturday, Massie took a shot at Gallrein’s support, joking that he’d been given a way to contact Gallrein for a potential concession speech.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

And Marlee’s joking, ‘Hey, wait a minute, I’m the Oscar winner!’

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The trip has seen light moments between Charles and Trump, including the US president joking that his Scottish-born mother had a crush on the the future king when he was younger.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

And having grown up loving The Office, he's only half joking when he says he wants to write a sitcom.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

He winks to show me he’s joking, but my fingers squeeze the piece of cookie I’m holding, crumbling it.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison