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one-liner

noun as in quick sly comment

Strong match

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Yes, debates are important, but now it’s the one-liners, the zingers replayed on YouTube that matter.

Known for his colourful personality and witty one-liners, Yadav's rise as a politician who championed marginalised caste groups transformed the political landscape of the state.

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Codd had won fans with her cutting one-liners, and there was sadness on social media to see her go.

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While the character in the movie had memorable one-liners about “the sweet relief of death” and how “hope is an illusion,” in the games these blue Lumas are more helpful merchants of life.

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Political observers caution against reading too much into a salty one-liner.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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