punch line
Example Sentences
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She comes up with a superior punch line, one worth delivering to an audience.
From Salon ● May 29, 2026
Her response to questions about the DOJ’s failure to prosecute Epstein’s accomplices with the statement “the Dow is over $50,000 right now” became an immediate punch line.
From Slate ● Apr. 2, 2026
Chinese culture may be of genuine interest to many users, but online, it’s destined to become an exotic punch line.
From Slate ● Mar. 13, 2026
“The end,” Feghali delivered her punch line as she read the story for a smaller group a while later.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2025
I always think of the right punch line thirty seconds to three days after the setup; Libby’s working on my reflexes.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
