Example Sentences

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His quick wit, punchy puns and unique voice came through even on the page, and NBC took notice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Clement “was fascinated by powerful businessmen,” Bartholomew added, and he “appears to have further believed that their very names are puns that reveal God’s purposes.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

But it’s more than witty puns and costumes that make Snoopy’s Legendary Rooftop Concert special.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Then there’s Deflategate, which involved underinflated balls and led to a suspension for Brady and some of the worst puns ever made.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

She was teasing me about Neil right in front of Sahil, and she was using those puns to torture me.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon