clown
Example Sentences
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According to Reveles, Simmon would often disguise himself whenever he ventured outside the home, wearing elaborate costumes ranging from clown outfits to women’s clothing in an effort to avoid public attention.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Meanwhile, Max uncaps his pen to reveal the eponymous clown, whom he signals to enter the house.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
His dad’s words echoed in his head as he entered the prison in Walla Walla, where he was first placed: “Are you going to be a clown fish or a shark?”
From Slate • May 2, 2026
“We always chat and clown around and block each other and honk at each other on the hill. He goes for the Raiders and I go for the Packers. I’ll be sad not see him.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
I’m glad the shop has cleared out from earlier; nobody here to clown me.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
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