quip
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Kimmel has refused to apologize and remains defiant on air, pointing out on his Tuesday show that Donald made a quip about his own mortality to Melania during King Charles’ White House visit.
From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026
Some pointed to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s pre-dinner quip that there would be “shots fired” in Trump’s speech.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 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
She punctuates the quip by taking a big bite, leaving a glob of frosting on her face.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026
It must have been around that time that I discovered an essay by Ralph Wiley in which he responded to Bellow’s quip.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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