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
A whiteboard shows upcoming specials from Bargatze’s talent roster, including his father, Stephen, a magician whose former career as a clown provided Bargatze with plenty of material.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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
Tasked to play the foil to McKellen’s clown, Coel comes off stiff.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Usually when our teacher leaves the room, Charlie Price, the class clown, acts up.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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