irony
Example Sentences
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"The irony is that many investors appear willing to pay a premium simply for the privilege of gaining access," he added.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The irony is that it’s the protesters themselves who are exposing this fiction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
That is the irony of China’s robot push: The more successful it becomes, the more likely foreign governments are to restrict it.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Midfielder Flynn Downes also highlighted attention to detail with Eckert in a quote that some have highlighted the irony of following the Spygate situation.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Mrs. Parker gave me a sympathetic look, and I felt the slap of irony hit—some secret weapon I turned out to be.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
Vocabulary lists containing irony
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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