laughable
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In contrast, Hal Jordan’s Green Lantern was immortalized on the big screen in 2011 by way of a laughable debacle that’s considered one of the worst career decisions Ryan Reynolds ever made.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Ten years ago the suggestion that England could become serial contenders in major tournaments would have sounded laughable.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
It’s laughable to think that such a blunt vote sends any kind of democratic signal one way or another about any particular policy.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Bill Plaschke’s column criticizing Caitlin Clark as a whiny, entitled player who constantly complains to officials and her coach would be laughable if not so hypocritical.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
It was clear that he was getting better and better with each succeeding game, his fumbling, bumbling performance in the season opener a laughable memory.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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