punch line

Example Sentences

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Bill Plaschke writes that in the 23 years since Arte Moreno bought the World Series championship team, the Angels have become a punch line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

She comes up with a superior punch line, one worth delivering to an audience.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Despite the anguish — often told as a punch line — the winner of the competition offered a glimmer of hope to the nearly 90 attendees live-voting throughout the show via an app.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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

I found Mabel and joined her on a blanket just in time to hear the punch line of a joke I already knew.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour