wit

Example Sentences

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"In its eloquence, wit and haunting bravery, he was inspirational."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Still intact, though, were her sharp wit and self-deprecating sense of humor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

To wit, the company’s earnings guidance fell slightly short of expectations even as sales projections came in ahead.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Warren Buffett’s shareholder letters, known for their wit and plain English, set a new standard for corporate communication, influencing other CEOs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

General Peckem drifted toward the window, laughing quietly again, and settled back against the sill with his arms folded, greatly satisfied by his own wit and by his knowledgeable, blase impudence.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller