Example Sentences

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“All I need is for my house to explode,” she said sarcastically.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

According to Winston Churchill, Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin once sarcastically asked a French diplomat: “The pope! How many divisions has he got?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

That night, his team-mate Joshua Zirkzee was sarcastically cheered off by his own supporters, substituted after just 33 minutes.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Ronaldo sarcastically clapped home fans as he departed, and exchanged words with Hallgrimsson, who had warned the officials not to be influenced by the superstar, before eventually shaking the Irish coach's hand.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

He muttered thanks but sarcastically, as if he resented our help.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin