stand up
Example Sentences
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She I have always spoken about her in my stand-up.
From Los Angeles Times
Izzard, who has a background as a street performer, feels a kinship with Elizabethan players, who like stand-up comics, maintained a lively rapport with their audience.
From Los Angeles Times
As per usual a mix of stand-up, variety shows, major comedy podcasts, tapings, exclusive events and screenings, and talent from various Netflix series and films will draw comedy fans from all over the world.
From Los Angeles Times
Brand is a former stand-up comedian who gained Hollywood fame in the early 2010s.
From Barron's
The 24-year-old had a go at stand-up comedy last year and is now hooked.
From BBC
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