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wry

[rahy] / raɪ /


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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

“We’re leaning towards entertainment,” Jacobs says, before a wry smile creeps onto his face.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

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

Which means I totally shouldn’t be upset about the Don't wry about Jupe.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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