quip
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When America was awarded hosting rights for the 1994 tournament, it was met with a quip and a sneer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
He quickly returned his gaze to Stern for another quip.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
It was Ferguson's quip after narrowly beating Leeds, suggesting teams "raise their game" against Manchester United, that proved the spark for Keegan's famous rant.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
At Sunday’s Golden Globes, host Nikki Glaser made a quip about the channel as “BS News” right in front of Paramount-Skydance CEO David Ellison.
From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026
Perhaps once he could evoke gales of laughter with a quip, but the sea had taken that power from him, along with half his wits and all his memory.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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