tongue-in-cheek
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In Seattle, telecommunications company Lumen did its best to turn the situation on its head, filming a tongue-in-cheek video from the stadium it sponsors, normally the home of the NFL's Seahawks and MLS' Sounders.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
The name is tongue-in-cheek, but investors haven’t had patience for actual stodginess lately.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The choir began last year after dozens of farmers were selected following a casting call from Hawkstone for people who wanted to take part in the brewery's latest tongue-in-cheek advertising campaign.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Other stars have accepted it with a bit more tongue-in-cheek grace.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
She put up with the officers asking tongue-in-cheek questions about her procedures.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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