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This is biting, but also makes sense to not take a jab at anyone… well, beyond Marcello Hernandez!
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Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
Both teams from Philly lost Thursday night, and the Giants opted to take a jab at both squads from the City of Brotherly Love.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
But this week—after Palantir reported blockbuster earnings on Monday—Karp took a moment to bask in his company’s meteoric rise and take a jab at his critics.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Lexington businessman Nate Morris took his opportunity on the Fancy Farm stage to again take a jab at his favorite punching bag, retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell.
—Bailey Loosemore, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Aug. 2025
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.
—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
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
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Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
Both teams from Philly lost Thursday night, and the Giants opted to take a jab at both squads from the City of Brotherly Love.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
But this week—after Palantir reported blockbuster earnings on Monday—Karp took a moment to bask in his company’s meteoric rise and take a jab at his critics.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Lexington businessman Nate Morris took his opportunity on the Fancy Farm stage to again take a jab at his favorite punching bag, retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell.
—Bailey Loosemore, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Aug. 2025
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.
—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
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
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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 13 Jan. 2026.
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