one-liner
Example Sentences
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Still, even when dealing with corpses, Walker’s characters can deftly deliver a one-liner or a bad pun when the mood needs lightening; she doesn’t really think along drama versus comedy lines.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Political observers caution against reading too much into a salty one-liner.
From Salon • Aug. 23, 2025
The nautical one-liner was ranked among the best by 40% of those surveyed.
From BBC • Aug. 18, 2024
I would love to hear a bit more about your unplanned cameo and one-liner.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024
Freckles laughs about my Holocaust one-liner, and it doesn’t even sound like a condescending adult laugh.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
Vocabulary lists containing one-liner
