humorously
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In terms of Dante-esque forewarnings, however, the U.K. import “It Gets Worse” gets right to the point, and humorously so.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Probably a satire inspired by the Panic of 1873, the painting humorously anthropomorphizes animals to show the chaos of the market, with each contingent fighting for control.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
Colbert responded humorously about a ‘captive breeding program’ for the Jimmys.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
Christine Ebersole and Ciarán Hinds, as Alex’s parents, humorously weigh in too on what long-term togetherness entails.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2025
After shaking hands, Spassky humorously tested Fischer’s biceps, as though they were two boxers “weighing in.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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