antics
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The antics can be frank, vulgar and even demeaning—which signifies that characters engage in practices that they think are expected of them, rather than the result of desire, or even convention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
And if he’s not toeing the line on a late-season suspension triggered by a 16th technical foul, his antics probably wouldn’t bother Lakers fans, either.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
The vast majority of awards were doled out offstage during an evening far better known for its performances and stage antics than its prizes.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson described Reform's "antics" as "a gross discourtesy to all members of the chamber".
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
As he could also turn his head almost completely round on his shoulders, you may imagine that his antics were worth watching.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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