jokingly

Example Sentences

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The mayor recently delighted Knicks fans after jokingly giving New York City kids a “no bedtime” exemption so they could stay up and watch the games.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Snead said he pestered Berry “probably jokingly at first,” before talks became more serious before and after the NFL draft in late April.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Young men jokingly refer to "monitoring the situation" – learning about the news and potential investment opportunities by scrolling social media and prediction market homepages.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“This is why we keep humans in the loop,” she jokingly told attendees.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

He shrugged jokingly at Hanako and said, “I’m being kicked out.”

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata