jokes

Example Sentences

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His new special is filled with jokes about his childhood in New York and as a sharp-tongued Gen Xer commenting on the foibles of both his own generation and those of young adults.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

A great idea, but not all jokes are created equal; many of the punchlines are what one might describe as self-evident.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Reed jokes that while he doesn't mind the odd spelling mistake "because it shows it was written by a human, not AI", attention to detail is really important so make sure it is grammatically correct.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Anyone who knows Early’s comedy knows that even his most eviscerating jokes have an undercurrent of love and hope.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

He always had a topic for us to argue or laugh about, and he never stopped making jokes and telling stories.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo