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caper

[key-per] / ˈkeɪ pər /




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The smoky-salty bite of salmon chased by a caper.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

But weighing in on an international chocolate-bar caper is pretty low-risk, said Davia Temin, the founder of reputation and crisis management consultancy Temin and Company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

A crime caper blended with off‑beat comedy, fans of "Derry Girls" will instantly recognise McGee's love of the absurd and larger‑than‑life characters.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

DiCaprio and Jordan will face stiff competition from Timothee Chalamet, who is hotly tipped to win his first Oscar for his role in table tennis caper Marty Supreme.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

She saw a wisp of madness escape from its bottle and caper triumphantly around the bathroom.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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