wisecrack
Example Sentences
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It’s tempting to recycle an old wisecrack and call “One Shot With Ed Sheeran” the kind of Ed Sheeran thing you’ll like if you like this kind of Ed Sheeran thing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
Yet none of the furry or feathered stars of this meditative, wondrous adventure need to wisecrack their way into our hearts.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024
The wisecrack summed up Bedi in many ways: an irreverent personality, and a rebel of sorts.
From BBC • Oct. 23, 2023
Harper and Castellanos seemed to send a message about the wisecrack when they arrived at the ballpark wearing gear inspired by Colorado coach Deion Sanders.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2023
“One more wisecrack about my sumo stomach and I’ll sit on you,” she threatened.
From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman
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