Example Sentences

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The EPA fuel economy figure of 12 mpg, combined, hilariously overstates mileage in my real-world driving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Their offloads and line-break numbers are hilariously good.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The increased scrutiny that’s come with their ascent, however, has revealed them to be hilariously inept.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

He pleaded, hilariously, to anyone in the studio who might be able to help: “Are we going to Kelly here?”

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

Covertly, hilariously, behind Granddad’s back while he drove the motorboat.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart