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ironically

[ahy-ron-ik-lee] / aɪˈrɒn ɪk li /


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The attack was later immortalised in the 1957 film - both sons said, ironically, it was only when they were older that the full impact of what it depicted dawned on them.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

It was ironically days after I wrote the episode in which there’s a wildfire, in which Duncan and Lily’s house burns down.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Anna Zakharenkova, short-shaved hair and sunglasses on her head, held up a sign ironically asking if her slogan was in line with the so-called good morals.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

They reportedly scandalized their neighbors with loud music and trash piles and performed the dances that dominated the app ironically rather than earnestly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Any other day, I would’ve ironically shouted, “Hallelujah!”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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