farce

Example Sentences

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To rework Karl Marx’s famous maxim, sometimes historical events can be tragedy and farce at the same time, and repeat themselves in the same register.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

"To sentence my 69-year-old father under the pretext that his actions lowered the 'likelihood' of my return to stand trial is not justice; it is a judicial farce," she said.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

But it also helps foster the jealousy-driven farce that takes over the current-day narrative and is genuinely funny: a rejiggered timeline in which McCarrol becomes a massive pop star and Johnson gets left behind.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

A hint of farce came when the scorecard malfunctioned, showing Wood to be batting despite being in hospital at the time.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

It was a relief when the farce of the meal was over, and I heard Maxim go out on to the drive and start up the car.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier