Example Sentences

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Brano Gabani, a council worker originally from Slovakia, laughed humorlessly as he noted that he had “no choice’’ in the selection of Mr. Sunak.

From New York Times • Oct. 24, 2022

In the mini-series, Linda’s mother humorlessly says Nancy’s quip to convey Linda’s unruliness to Lord Merlin.

From New York Times • Jul. 23, 2021

“I don't like it. I don't like it one bit,” Keena humorlessly responded.

From US News • Apr. 20, 2016

As an artist, Wright was as crude and humorlessly "sincere" as his Depression-period white twin, James Farrell.

From Time Magazine Archive

“We get out of touch down there,” the agent joked humorlessly, heading for the door.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols