barb

Example Sentences

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They discussed investments, traded barbs and shared jokes.

From The Wall Street Journal

The two institutions have also traded barbs over fiscal and monetary policy.

From Reuters

Mr. Russell said he needed to develop a thick skin to deal with politically powerful hecklers who did not always approve of his barbs.

From Washington Post

The former governor helped Mr. Trump prepare for debates in the general election cycle and then assisted the presidential transition, only to fall out with Mr. Trump and trade barbs in later years.

From Washington Times

The Roy family has made a blood sport out of criticizing each other, and Roman certainly gets his barbs in.

From Salon