ironically
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Mollen, ironically, knows the pattern: In her Substack essay, she recalls that her mother-in-law “fell apart” when she and Biggs announced their engagement.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Anna Zakharenkova, short-shaved hair and sunglasses on her head, held up a sign ironically asking if her slogan was in line with the so-called good morals.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
His harsh rebuke of her in an ironically bucolic setting is the movie’s most memorable scene.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
While the cost of renewables plays a part, the principal driver for this is, ironically, gas itself.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Basta shook his head and looked ironically at her.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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