gibe
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In his telling, the general’s gibe reflected the new current of naturalistic explanation that influenced Pericles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
One recalls Talleyrand’s famous gibe at Napoleon for executing the Duke of Enghien in 1804: “It’s worse than a crime; it’s a mistake.”
From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026
Though the accusation doesn’t gibe with Mia’s slowly returning memories, it’s one more signal to her that the rebuilding process is fraught, incomplete and fragile enough to be approached with understanding above all.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2023
In one recent gibe, Zelensky showcased a photo of an apparent Russian missile fragment, found near his residence in Kyiv.
From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2022
Despite this gibe he was rather impersonal toward me.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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