Example Sentences

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The move was likely in the works before the latest kerfuffle over Kimmel, who is under fire for a comedic bit that satirized the annual Washington gala that Trump attended for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The policing techniques satirized in the film may be futuristic, but its structure is fusty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Before starting Lucy, Coogan co-founded Soylent, the liquid meal replacement of choice for techies a decade ago that was widely satirized in pop culture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

Mild summer temperatures in Los Angeles, where the downtown high has averaged about 82 degrees in July, also have been satirized.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2025

Dave Barry’s “Ask Mr. Language Person” satirized their typical advisory: writing tip for professionals: To make your writing more appealing to the reader, avoid “writing negatively.”

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker