quips

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That institution comes in for specific criticism from Savouri who quips that the IMF acronym would be more accurate were it to represent the Invariably Mistaken Forecaster providing Grossly Distorted Projections.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

"I think it was obviously a reflection of the time, but the thing I find most sad is that they actually thought I was a boy. I mean, that's devastating," she quips.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

O’Brien acknowledged the “very chaotic, frightening times,” during Sunday’s awards, all the while landing friendly quips to the star-studded audience during his opening monologue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

The biggest challenge was keeping up with the quips of a show created by 30 Rock alums Robert Carlock and Sam Means, who executive-produce alongside Tina Fey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

“Yeah, you always are, Mr. Berrycloth. But a good gent would say ‘ladies first,’ wouldn’t he?” quips Colin.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin