ironically

Example Sentences

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You used to root for Bronny James to come into games ironically.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Others are commenting about the situation — ironically, by taking to social media to voice their frustrations about what they’re losing in rewards, be it in points or cash.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

Back in 2013, a number of people — ironically including one on the Gabbard whistleblower’s team — criticized Edward Snowden for not “going through proper channels.”

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

Somewhat ironically, Chan attributes the drink’s popularity to a growing contingent of customers who want to cut back on booze.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

But ironically, the Zanesville elite was right in its fanciful prediction that Odessa was bubbling with a bounty of riches.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger