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ridiculous

[ri-dik-yuh-luhs] / rɪˈdɪk yə ləs /


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“Fringe is the only place I can put up my ridiculous, category-blending comedy and count on an enthusiastic audience to show up,” said Vigeant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Parking problems have seen vehicles towed away in peak seasons, and even in January, police warned visitors not to leave cars in "ridiculous" locations as they went on walks to take "Instagram photos".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“The impression I came away with was, that was a big mistake to do, and ridiculous and stupid,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"I don't even know how to respond to that, other than to tell you that it's absurd and ridiculous," Rubio told the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Though many found the idea of knocking spirits ridiculous, the rapping sounds were mysterious—bouncing off the theater’s walls, floorboards, and ceiling.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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