escapade

Example Sentences

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"It was a childish escapade that got out of hand very quickly with tragic consequences," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

She has some news: She’s going to Europe instead, on a budget escapade with friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

We stand in awkward silence at Birds on Franklin Avenue, and I’m really kicking myself for this whole escapade.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

Until this escapade, though, we didn’t quite realize the extent to which no one is in charge: Nobody knows how decisions are made or even whether they are made or simply tumble out randomly.

From Slate • Jul. 8, 2025

In truth my escapade on the north face had rattled me, and I didn't Want to go up on the Thumb again at all.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer