wit

Example Sentences

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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

It is also billed as "a sweeping celebration of theatre and its heightened romance, told with Tarantino's signature style and unmistakable wit".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

“Right. Romantic hero. Got it. And I’m hiding a deep and tragic wound which I mask with arrogant wit and pained grimaces?”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray