play on words
Example Sentences
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And he has also proposed the creation of a "No. 10 North" to coordinate a devolution -- a play on words on the UK prime minister's address at 10 Downing Street.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
She also posted a close-up image of a dog whose collar is emblazoned with the album title, highlighting the cheeky play on words.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2025
A play on words with gold rush, it began in earnest around 2008 when a series of reports identified vast mineral and hydrocarbon reserves across the Arctic region.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2025
“The main baddies in the game were Kremlings,” Wise said, pointing out a play on words that, it is safe to say, went over the head of most 10-year-olds.
From New York Times ● Nov. 19, 2024
He knew, or he could imagine, the arguments which proved his own nonexistence; but they were nonsense, they were only a play on words.
From "1984" by George Orwell
