jokingly

Example Sentences

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Some jokingly accused him of betraying his hometown team.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Leo said jokingly, referring to his secular name.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 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

“Crean’s got the largest spoon,” Shackleton complained jokingly.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong