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jokingly

ADVERB
humorously
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One group of devoted players jokingly created a boilerplate agreement for a “GTA”-induced leave of absence.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

“Are we talking about the same person?” he said jokingly.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

At a press conference, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum jokingly asked journalists which team they were supporting in the final.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

Her brother, who never married, said jokingly his sister could serve as first lady if he won the presidency in 2016.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

He shrugged jokingly at Hanako and said, “I’m being kicked out.”

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata




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