Examples of take a jab at in a Sentence
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But Mendoza appeared to take a jab at Giannoulias for seeking an endorsement for reelection to one job while mounting a potential run for another post.
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Before Game 3 tipped off in Miami Saturday, Barkley took a moment to take a jab at Heat fans.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
During apparent negotiations, Jerry Jones seemed to take a jab at Parson's agent, David Mulugheta.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The comment was made by Eagles Wide Receiver, A.J. Brown, who appeared to take a jab at Hurts following a narrow victory against the Carolina Panthers.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Lynda Carter is teaming up with Ryan Reynolds to save Christmas — and take a jab at his ugly Christmas sweater.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Some used the occasion to express their own political preference, take a jab at their political opponents, or do a little of both.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
While referring to that day, Rodgers appeared to take a jab at celebrities who have made endorsements this year.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl appeared to take a jab at Taylor Swift at the band’s concert at London Stadium on Saturday night.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 23 June 2024
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Before Game 3 tipped off in Miami Saturday, Barkley took a moment to take a jab at Heat fans.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
During apparent negotiations, Jerry Jones seemed to take a jab at Parson's agent, David Mulugheta.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The comment was made by Eagles Wide Receiver, A.J. Brown, who appeared to take a jab at Hurts following a narrow victory against the Carolina Panthers.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Lynda Carter is teaming up with Ryan Reynolds to save Christmas — and take a jab at his ugly Christmas sweater.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Some used the occasion to express their own political preference, take a jab at their political opponents, or do a little of both.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
While referring to that day, Rodgers appeared to take a jab at celebrities who have made endorsements this year.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl appeared to take a jab at Taylor Swift at the band’s concert at London Stadium on Saturday night.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 23 June 2024
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“Take a jab at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20jab%20at. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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