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Our two favorite indulgences were the spa and, no joke, the laundry service.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 For some people, spiders are no joke.—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026 April 1 - Appraisals mailed Though mailed on April Fool’s Day, appraisals are no joke.—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026 The Skyway has been a punchline for decades, but its future — and the hundreds of millions of dollars tied to it — is no joke.—Mark Woods, Florida Times-Union, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no joke