joke

Example Sentences

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It’s a joke with its own Wikipedia page, one economists tell on economists, about being stuck on a deserted island with a can of food and no way open it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

As if to pat himself on the back, Borgli buttons the joke when Charlie responds that his grandparents might not be able to make it to the ceremony.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

“Just the underlying absurdity or joke really gives you the ability to go to these really intense emotional places,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The 27-year-old, who declined to give her last name, said as far as Trump's ultimatums are concerned, "some people think they are a joke", but she added: "Death is not a joke."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“I can’t joke about that right now. Pua’s ignoring me.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila