in fun

Example Sentences

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In playing charades with our friends, for example, we aim to prevail, but only in fun.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Places for the race this year sold out in just a few hours, with 165 children also taking part in fun runs as part of the event.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“It’s a very similar thing and we’re both competitive in fun ways, not in ways that eat away at us,” she added.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025

It was all in fun, but Corden, like many celebrities, is a Met Gal a regular.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024

Later, after the spirituals, Loomis and old Uncle Lem would put on a debate, all in fun.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns