wry

Example Sentences

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That battle of wills set the tone for a surprisingly combative hearing, which also featured some wry probing of a mysterious secret mission Mullin supposedly went on a decade ago.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

But this being Fox, he slapped it with the sort of wry delivery that long ago made him a master of comedic timing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

As the creator of the popular “Weekend Mom” comic, Grace Farris is a wry observer of the myriad—and occasionally absurd—demands made upon the parents of small children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

He added: "She leaves an indelible mark on the show and all its bakers. We will miss her wry, gentle judgement but look forward to working with her on new projects."

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

When she introduced him to her stewards, three men in ill-fitting khaki uniforms, she told them, with that wry smile of hers, “You will be seeing Mr. Richard often.”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie