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comical

[kom-i-kuhl] / ˈkɒm ɪ kəl /


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Former scrum-half Matt Dawson described England's discipline as "verging on comical" after their number of yellow cards for the year reached 14 in the chaotic 31-24 controversial win over Argentina.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

But my personal favorite will always be John Carpenter’s “In the Mouth of Madness,” a film that, by its title alone, is so fitting for Neill’s career that it’s almost comical.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

"So trying to paint presentation of a legitimate complaint as corruption is comical."

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

The problems cropping up in police reports and viral social-media posts range from the concerning to the comical.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

There were three little half-grown goats, and it was nice and comical to see how much they loved Harry.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen




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