wry
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Mr. Hahn is a wry guide, but heartily appreciative of his fellow practitioners.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
On performing in Wolverhampton, the actor - known for his wry sense of humour - said he could not wait to see it and would jump in with both feet.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Redick is familiar with that particular fate, he said with a wry smile.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
“We’re leaning towards entertainment,” Jacobs says, before a wry smile creeps onto his face.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
Her look was daunting; wry and flinty and knowing.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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