one-liner

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2025

“Eventually Revolut froze the account. They told me there was nothing they could do. It felt like a one-liner to say sorry.”

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2024

Long known for his ability to land a one-liner with a style that was both comedically ruthless and deeply human, he was also admired for acknowledging his own failings and vulnerability.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2024

“I don’t like one-liner buildings where you kind of walk in and you get it all in one shot. It should be more of an accumulation of events and experiences and perceptions.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024

Something catches me off guard—a TV show, a funny one-liner from my dad, a comment in class—and I laugh like nothing ever happened.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven