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[wit-ee] / ˈwɪt i /


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Mary Bennet cares very little about finding a husband because all she’s ever heard is that she isn’t pretty or witty enough.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Hwang can be very witty, but how can the production let itself go when it’s so often being called upon to make an important point?

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

What we throw away doesn’t take long to resurface, sometimes in the form of a witty, wise and gripping memoir.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Articulate, witty, and relaxed, the Ipswich man was seen strolling through Manchester city centre.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Annabeth didn’t feel particularly witty or courageous, but her instincts told her to take the initiative, or this would be a very short conversation.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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