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capered



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"We don't have the means to pay for her studies," she explained from their home's back courtyard, where young children capered about and two rams watched from an enclosure.

From Barron's Feb. 6, 2026

Her two dogs, Emma and Bubba, capered into Speier’s sunny living and dining room, lightening the mood.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 2, 2023

Ornamental young debutantes capered about in Christian Lacroix pouf dresses.

From New York Times Mar. 3, 2022

Addie, a lefty who mastered the monkey bars at two, capered about like a leprechaun, indifferent to the fate of her swooping forehands.

From The New Yorker Jan. 18, 2016

He capered toward Bill, and the mask was a thing on its own, behind which Jack hid, liberated from shame and self-consciousness.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding



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