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Recent Examples of squibIn addition to Hussey’s run out of punt formation, the Rebels also recovered two squib kickoffs and got a 35-yard field goal from Watters Box for the game’s final points.—Tim Gayle, al, 17 Nov. 2022 This political backdrop raises the possibility that his low-energy announcement speech may be a damp squib.—The Editors, National Review, 15 Nov. 2022 After the kickoff return touchdown, Auburn opted to attempt squib kicks on kickoffs the rest of the night, ceding some field position in hopes of avoiding another big return.—Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 6 Nov. 2022 The Bulldogs avoided him on kick returns by squib kicking the football.—Matt Goul, cleveland, 25 Sep. 2022 See All Example Sentences for squib
Many of the speakers signed up for public comment questioned if the meetings were just a farce.
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Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2025
Set in Dusseldorf shortly after the turn of the 20th century, the farce centers on one Louise Maske, an upper-cruster who is taking in a local parade when, out of the blue, her bloomers drop to the ground.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican superstar took the stage twice during the NBC sketch comedy series, performing a pair of tracks from his history-making album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
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Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
18 May 2025
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Murphy, who played new kid Tai in the iconic 1995 teen comedy, died in 2009 at the age of 32.
Night Court captured audiences through the '80s with slapstick comedy and slow-burn romances — many of which were left unresolved when the show concluded in 1992.
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Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 May 2025
With hyperpop-ish glee, Barbie veered between musical, slapstick comedy, and melodrama.
The raucous event includes musical performances, skits and an auction for big-ticket items.
Tickets, starting at $75, are available at bigslickkc.org or T-MobileCenter.com.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
But the rest of the skit was punching up and I/Chelsea was the only one punched down on.
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