jab

Example Sentences

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He also took a jab at the private equity industry, which has been the subject of criticism in past missives to his shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Penygraig's Edwards started the brighter and picked up the first couple of rounds after landing quick counter right hands and utilising the jab effectively.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Pakistan's defence minister, whose government has offered to host talks between Iranian and American envoys to stop the war, appeared to take a jab at the US operation that has closed the key waterway.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

About 5,000 students living in university halls in Kent are being offered the MenB jab from Wednesday afternoon to provide longer-term protection if the strain behind the current outbreak continues to circulate.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

I jab the stick at the cluster a couple of times, and sure enough, part of the glittering rock comes loose.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott