zinger
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Nelson Peltz, two years removed from fighting for board seats at Walt Disney DIS 0.15%increase; green up pointing triangle , threw a fresh zinger at Bob Iger and his CEO succession plan on Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
But what viewers always focus on are the moments where one candidate has a zinger of a line, or somehow unnerves their opponent, or simply seems more in control.
From BBC • Sep. 9, 2024
Hill, a five-time All-Pro considered the fastest player in the NFL, grinned and couldn’t help but add a zinger.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2024
“Let me ask that question!” he directed DeSantis, after Ron tried to land one zinger.
From Slate • Dec. 1, 2023
Finally, "Oh, Say-So. I didn't hear you. In here trying to get my jokes together. Trying to write a zinger for you to take to school tomorrow, y'know?"
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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"Abner & Me" by Dan Gutman, Chapters 15–19
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