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
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
Still, the highs and lows of marriage aren’t merely a punch line in “Is This Thing On?” — and that’s good.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2025
“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
While the rest of the family laughs, I smile awkwardly, because I don’t get the punch line.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
