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It is a tragic irony that the current anger and frustration at public health stems from a communicable disease response — the basis for our original success.

From Salon

If irony were a renewable energy source, Trump’s rhetoric could power the United States for a century.

She points out the "irony" of Elon Musk, tasked by Donald Trump with slashing federal government spending, standing in the Oval Office with his young son as he dismantled DEI programmes.

From BBC

The irony is that until last night's drama, conventional wisdom in political and diplomatic circles was that slowly but surely, the direction of travel was towards a deal to end the war.

From BBC

Carey shares that he used to detest wealthy people, before laughing and noting the irony — his career has made him rich.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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