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comical

[kom-i-kuhl] / ˈkɒm ɪ kəl /


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Former scrum-half Matt Dawson described England's discipline as "verging on comical" after their number of yellow cards for the year reached 14 in the chaotic 31-24 controversial win over Argentina.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

But my personal favorite will always be John Carpenter’s “In the Mouth of Madness,” a film that, by its title alone, is so fitting for Neill’s career that it’s almost comical.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

"So trying to paint presentation of a legitimate complaint as corruption is comical."

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

And so Sam it was, but an eagle that was more comical than menacing, so as not to scare the kiddies and customers — a happy raptor.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

He shrugged, twisting his face into a comical mask.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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