joking

Example Sentences

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The one exception was when, at a campaign rally on Saturday, Massie took a shot at Gallrein’s support, joking that he’d been given a way to contact Gallrein for a potential concession speech.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

And so the manager wasn’t joking; he wasn’t juking.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Relaxed and confident, he has almost been "big brothering" Dubois at times - joking during face-offs and looking completely at ease under scrutiny.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

At his Tuesday show, Kimmel played a clip of Trump joking about his own age in a speech as he welcomed King Charles III earlier in the day.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

‘Oh. I’m sorry,’ I say, feeling awkward and a bit guilty for assuming she was joking.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler