jab

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Pakistan's defence minister, whose government has offered to host talks between Iranian and American envoys to stop the war, appeared to take a jab at the US operation that has closed the key waterway.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

From the stage, O’Brien took a light jab at Netflix chief executive Ted Sarandos to that effect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Conan O’Brien is a jocular, wise-cracky host who will likely eschew controversy but he may not be able to resist taking a jab at the messy battle for the studio, which saw Netflix fold.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Singh, who persisted with his acceptance speech even though the mic was cut and lights brought down, took a not-so-subtle jab at recent comments from Timothée Chalamet, prompting both laughs and jeers from the audience.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

In the prison wagon, Kaz woke to a sharp jab against his thigh.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo