humor
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A ragtag ensemble, a daunting task, an uncertain journey: Here are all the makings of a classic fantasy tale, with the bonus additions of Mr. Stead’s droll humor and eye for whimsical detail.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Fans and commentators highlighted the humor in his response, noting that the actor turned what could have been a grim misinformation scare into a light, self-aware moment.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
Michael J. Fox is very much alive — and he’s treating a recent false report of his death with his characteristic humor.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
Also, “I have zero sense of humor and zero empathy.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
She had a great sense of humor, she could throw down in the kitchen, and she was surprisingly good at video games.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing humor
Journalism
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