punch line

Example Sentences

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Her response to questions about the DOJ’s failure to prosecute Epstein’s accomplices with the statement “the Dow is over $50,000 right now” became an immediate punch line.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Still, the highs and lows of marriage aren’t merely a punch line in “Is This Thing On?” — and that’s good.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

Now we’re in a comedy structure where it’s act out and mix up a set up, a punch line, etc.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2025

Just don’t have Palmer play Jar Jar Binks’ father’s brother’s nephew’s cousin’s former roommate, please, because Dark Helmet already spent that punch line on Lone Starr back in 1987.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025

Tess studied Genie’s face, waiting for the punch line that, after a moment, she realized wasn’t coming.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds