gibe

Example Sentences

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The gibe blew Quayle off the debate stage; then, just a few weeks later, Republicans won the White House in a landslide.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024

They seem to gibe perfectly until they don’t.

From New York Times • May 22, 2023

While the term has come to be seen as an admirable quality in a leader who can overcome deficiencies that would doom anyone else, Mrs. Schroeder’s gibe was not intended as a compliment.

From Washington Post • Mar. 13, 2023

Apparently unaware of the gibe, Mr Biden said he agreed.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2021

Johnny had seen enough of Madge and Dorcas and their suitors to know that the gibe about poor boys aspiring to Miss Lavinia had gone home.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes