stand up
Example Sentences
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It was abundantly clear to actor-director Bradley Cooper that if “Is This Thing On?,” his comedy-drama set in New York’s stand-up scene, lacked authenticity, the film would fail.
From Los Angeles Times
It follows a comedian who unexpectedly tries stand-up comedy and finds that he has a talent for making people laugh.
From BBC
But the stand-up storyline, so promising, is dropped and it feels like a missed opportunity.
From Los Angeles Times
And to cap off the year, Hoffman’s first Netflix stand-up special, “Wake Up” — directed by John Mulaney — premiered on the platform Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times
Taking a show in front of a live audience like this and interacting with a crowd and keeping them entertained feels a bit of like a stand-up act.
From Los Angeles Times
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