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Recent Examples of squib
This political backdrop raises the possibility that his low-energy announcement speech may be a damp squib.
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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
The Journal offered a two-paragraph squib buried deep in the paper.
—oregonlive, 27 Sep. 2022
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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
The Journal offered a two-paragraph squib buried deep in the paper.
—oregonlive, 27 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squib
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Play up the farce and potentially lose the opportunity to help the play find its sense of greater purpose.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
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Her stunt, though, wrote tragedy and farce into the congressional record.Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
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Beloved satire website the Onion bought Alex Jones’s misinformation hub in a bankruptcy auction, the New York Times reports.Justin Curto, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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But Grande does have experience on both the stage and screen, having appeared on Broadway's 13: The Musical and starring on Nickelodeon sitcoms Victorious and Sam & Cat, as well as Adam McKay's sci-fi political satire Don't Look Up.Jessica Wang, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Call Log • Maddie is a comedy queen in this episode.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Home theater experiences can bring families together in a positive way, sharing a comedy, adventure or drama, which can enhance their time together, cohesion and well-being.Jamie Gold, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, the film offers a clever and modern twist on the classic mistaken identity trope, blending slapstick comedy with moments of genuine heart.Jane LaCroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement The Yankees’ fifth-inning defensive meltdown was pure, Charlie Chaplin-caliber slapstick comedy.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Last Friday, Hernandez performed a stand-up set in Minnesota and performed his portion of the skit with some audience participation.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
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In the clip, filmed by former SNL costar Jon Lovitz, the actor and comedian is seen speaking lines about corn that don’t actually end up in the final skit.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
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O'Brien's celebrity guest, Tom Hanks, hosted the weekly sketch comedy program several times during O'Brien's stint from 1988-1991.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Harris was not the first presidential contender to appear on the sketch comedy show celebrating its 50th anniversary this season.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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Leverage Relevant, Real-World Examples Anchor your phishing spoofs in recent, relevant, real-world examples of similar attacks and the subsequent outcomes.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Salazar's final film project was Eric Rivas' The Brooklyn Premiere, in which the actor reunited with Scarface costar Steven Bauer for a spoof on the crime drama.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Squib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squib. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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