Example Sentences

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Moments before the royals arrived, Trump had joked about being in line to the British throne.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

In the run-up to its debut, Abel had joked that writing it had been the most difficult challenge he had confronted during his first two months as CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Before the game, Butt and Scholes had joked with host Paddy McGuiness that Haaland would pick 5ft 7in Martinez up at Old Trafford and run with him.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Vance, who she said had been a “conspiracy theorist for a decade,” said he had joked with Wiles about conspiracies in private before offering her praise.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

He had talked to Sammy the night before, had joked with him, had heard the high-pitched laughter and watched his car pull out of sight.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy