funk

Example Sentences

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The slightest hint of conflict sends him marching off in a silent funk, actually.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Target’s TGT -0.54%decrease; red down pointing triangle new chief executive, Michael Fiddelke, says he has a plan to pull the retailer out of its prolonged funk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

B.J. insists, underscoring his point about the influence of funk and rock music by squeezing in an Earth, Wind & Fire concert during which he finagles an excuse to join them onstage.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Over a six-decade career, he fused Ghanaian rhythms with jazz, funk, soul and early Afrobeat and went on to inspire musicians beyond the continent.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

His band plays some old funk song, and the adults get totally into it.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas