mischief
Example Sentences
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Still, Ms. Worsley—the history detective with the fabulous shoes—has always had a bit of mischief about her.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Rob Glenny, from Beano, said the coin captures Dennis' "mischief", saying it is a "brilliant way to mark 75 years of laughs, pranks and unleashed imagination".
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
“We see potential for seasonal-adjustment mischief in the January data,” said Richard Moody, chief U.S. economist at Regions Financial.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 8, 2026
The worst that befell most of those duped by New Year’s Eve AI-generated mischief was a little discomfort, embarrassment and wasted time.
From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026
Piper tried to keep a straight face, but she made her eyes dance with mischief and humor.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing mischief
"Mending Wall," by Robert Frost
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Lincoln Inaugural Address (March 1861)
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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