clowning
Example Sentences
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Zaalan loves how modern clowning embraces failure and emphasizes shared human experiences.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
But for all that clowning, Mr. Leeke tells us, Luciano was dead serious about keeping the game safe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
“They have told me how much the medical clowning work has enriched their ability to converse, communicate and connect with patients — it helps so much with their bedside manner,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025
But too much clowning around might not look so smart.
From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025
He was clowning around and when we played the tape back I saw that it was too dark and I was jerking the camera around.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
