wry

Example Sentences

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That battle of wills set the tone for a surprisingly combative hearing, which also featured some wry probing of a mysterious secret mission Mullin supposedly went on a decade ago.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

“I am indeed a lucky guy,” Ford said, choking back tears before ending his speech with a wry, “This is very encouraging.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

“How to Know Your Self” is an enjoyable book that is full of wry wit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

The commander of the navy's mine countermeasures group – a wry, sharp-eyed young man who goes by the callsign Fox – estimates the number of sea mines is in the thousands.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

"My mom's kind of a warrior," I say with a wry smile, because I've just realized that's exactly what she is.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi