Example Sentences

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Nepa, the acronym for the Nigerian Electricity Power Authority, soon became known jocularly as "Never Expect Power Always".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2022

Some farmers jocularly call the protests a “mela,” a festival, bringing together Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh farmers to fight for a shared cause.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2021

A crack shot with a six-shooter, he breaks the fourth wall by jocularly talking to the audience and praising his own pistolero skills.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2018

Minutes after his predecessor unleashed his strongest repudiation yet, Trump responded jocularly.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2018

Caesar said, only half jocularly, “In a respectful way, I hope.”

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks