Example Sentences

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Was Emily’s shortsighted severity only cruelty—or was there, beneath her breath, an amusingly admirable level of passion?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

In “I Am Not a Robot,” she amusingly explores “what this world-changing technology actually means for us and our children” by immersing herself in AI for a year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The Scientific Panel for the Global Energy Transition was amusingly dubbed the "Spaghetti" group because of its acronym -- SPGET.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Impersonating St. Nick, Taylor dispenses amusingly practical advice to children telling her what they want for Christmas.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

He had gotten quite close to her words, but still he was amusingly wrong.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry