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Recent Examples of squib
In 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.
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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
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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
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The farce became the first show in the Lyceum’s 121-year history to gross more than $1 million in a single week.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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There’s an inherent farce to the U.S. government, or so Hailey Gates suggests in her debut feature film, Atropia.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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Star-Telegram: Talking about that tone of satire, Patrick Bateman in this movie, almost similar to a character like Tyler Durden in ‘Fight Club,’ has become a character that seems to attract a lot of fans who maybe don’t understand that satire.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2025
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In Mike White’s hands, The White Lotus remains a beautifully insightful satire with lots to say about money, power and true happiness.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
13 Feb. 2025
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In addition, Reiss executive produced the indie comedy Flock of Dudes with Kumail Nanjiani, Eric André, and Marc Maron.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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The movie, which follows two cousins on a trip to their late grandmother’s hometown in Poland, recently tied with Deadpool & Wolverine for best comedy at the Critics Choice Awards.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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Ani’s fight for their relationship, which turns literal at times, is alternately slapstick and touching.—
Scott Tobias,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Starring Keke Palmer and SZA, the film's mashup of Hollywood and music royalty forms the backdrop for a buddy comedy that borrows from a long tradition of side-by-side slapstick flicks.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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While this interlude isn’t as striking as the fuller songs on Section .80, Kendrick’s brief verse hits harder than the album’s many skits.—
Stephen Kearse,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2025
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The whole scenario sounds as improbable as one of Cleese’s iconic skits.—
Brian Robin,
Orange County Register,
31 Jan. 2025
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On Sunday, February 16, the late-night comedy show revived the Black Jeopardy sketch with a twist — Eddie Murphy impersonated Tracy Morgan while the actual Morgan stood beside him.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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The special event marks the culmination of a three-day celebration honoring the legacy of the long-running sketch show.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The city released a spoof of a reality TV show trailer depicting a group of spring breakers having a vacation from hell in Miami Beach.—
Martin Vassolo,
Axios,
4 Feb. 2025
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Then, on January 12, Trump shared a spoof of their talk complete with fake audio from the moment, pushing social media into another frenzy.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Squib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squib. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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