quips

Example Sentences

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“I’m working with one now,” Valentine quips back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

That institution comes in for specific criticism from Savouri who quips that the IMF acronym would be more accurate were it to represent the Invariably Mistaken Forecaster providing Grossly Distorted Projections.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

"I think it was obviously a reflection of the time, but the thing I find most sad is that they actually thought I was a boy. I mean, that's devastating," she quips.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Carson’s amazing comedic monologues and silly antics gave viewers humor without being annoying, his off-the-cuff quips were hilarious, and interviews with interesting guests sparked laughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“Yeah, you always are, Mr. Berrycloth. But a good gent would say ‘ladies first,’ wouldn’t he?” quips Colin.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin