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commentary

[kom-uhn-ter-ee] / ˈkɒm ənˌtɛr i /


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But by the late ’70s, Cheech & Chong were well-versed in covertly incorporating social commentary into their act.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

In the race for leadership of the city, even Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman say things have got to change, which isn’t necessarily the best commentary on their stewardship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

“I took all of his commentary to be very, very careful not to disparage any person on the court or elsewhere,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Talking Points BMO Capital Markets External link April 17: This missive marks the seventh consecutive week of starting with commentary on the conflict in Iran, and it could possibly be the last.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

She yelled, punctuated most sentences with a raspy, high-pitched laugh, and maintained a running commentary on everything around her: “Look at the size of those trees!”

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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