humorous
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Pledging love and respecting someone or a relationship can make people feel so uncomfortable that leaning into these tropes of life can feel humorous, and that’s where the laughs from a Hallmark film come from.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
"I've actually been nicknamed 'Gangsta Granny' by someone online. So many humorous comments I've had to laugh," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Over the past year, the “TACO” trade has evolved from just a humorous acronym, first popularized by a columnist with the Financial Times, into a major force in markets.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
He likes stories that are provocative, humorous and say something about how we live.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Though this process seemed to me eminently fair — and also humorous — Tefu was still unhappy.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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