wry
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O’Rourke, with gentle mockery or even wry affection.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
For his part, Anderson possessed a wry sense of humor and wasn’t above poking fun at himself.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 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
“We’re leaning towards entertainment,” Jacobs says, before a wry smile creeps onto his face.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
Unferth's thin lips were wry and ugly with malice.
From "Beowulf: A New Telling" by Robert Nye
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