punch line
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But it has already become a punch line that could resurface if he runs for president.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
When I finished my studies, the mere existence of the discipline at a major American university was a punch line for everyone I knew.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
She comes up with a superior punch line, one worth delivering to an audience.
From Salon ● May 29, 2026
Chinese culture may be of genuine interest to many users, but online, it’s destined to become an exotic punch line.
From Slate ● Mar. 13, 2026
She waited a beat before delivering the punch line.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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