Examples of punch line in a Sentence
She didn't understand the punch line.
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Why hippies are more than a punch line.
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2026
As crypto moved from fringe to mainstream to cultural punch line, its promise of revolution faded.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
Catch her mix of bold punch lines and relatable humor in a weekend of 18-and-up shows.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
That calm confidence shines through in every performance too, where Siddiq is center stage, standing and/or possibly sitting, relying on lived experience rather than quick punch lines.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2026
As crypto moved from fringe to mainstream to cultural punch line, its promise of revolution faded.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
Catch her mix of bold punch lines and relatable humor in a weekend of 18-and-up shows.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
That calm confidence shines through in every performance too, where Siddiq is center stage, standing and/or possibly sitting, relying on lived experience rather than quick punch lines.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for punch line
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“Punch line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punch%20line. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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