one-liner

Example Sentences

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Knox, the American student accused of murder, who spent four years in an Italian prison, is figuring out a one-liner.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2025

The nautical one-liner was ranked among the best by 40% of those surveyed.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 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

Then, interrupting herself midsentence and cutting her speech short, she got in the best one-liner of the night before rushing off the stage: “I’m not an attractive crier — have a good evening!”

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024

Freckles laughs about my Holocaust one-liner, and it doesn’t even sound like a condescending adult laugh.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle