How to Use the wit in a Sentence
the wit
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But the knockabout violence has the effect of steamrolling the wit.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Most viewers found this film lacked both the sincerity and the wit that had buttered and grounded previous Muppet reboots.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Ruehle is practically legendary in baseball now for the wit inherent in his song cues, as well as for making sure the energy doesn’t flag in the stadium.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Monuments Men needed either the wit of the Coens or the scope of a Clint Eastwood.
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Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2024
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Ben’s brilliant direction, coupled with Simon’s fabulous screenplay and our all-star cast have drawn in a wide family audience looking for the wit and wonder which the film provides.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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James finds the wit in every line of Perkins’ script, playing his characters straight and with emotional depth while still showing an unerring instinct for where to place his verbal emphasis for maximum laughs as well as horror.
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Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Datebook Picks But at the very least next Sunday, members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences should have the wit to be embarrassed.
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Mick Lasalle,
San Francisco Chronicle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Many in the investment community acknowledged the loss of the wit and storytelling that were Buffett’s signature, but were also reassured by the demonstration of Abel’s firm grasp over Berkshire’s sprawling enterprise, as well as his insights into the conglomerate’s future direction.
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Sarah Min,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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