joking

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Joking aside, what we don't know at the moment is much about Lammens' character or how he will adapt to the Premier League.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

Joking about potential properties they could base a project on, the Crockers hit on “Waiting for Godot.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2024

Joking is an important part of human interaction that draws on social intelligence, an ability to anticipate future actions, and an ability to recognize and appreciate the violation of others' expectations.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2024

Joking about age—and pretending to be more mature than you are—is safe, classic comedy terrain.

From Slate • Jan. 31, 2024

Joking but not joking, Desdemona and Lefty embraced.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides