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escapade

[es-kuh-payd, es-kuh-payd] / ˈɛs kəˌpeɪd, ˌɛs kəˈpeɪd /


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Our titular heroine is only 13 years old when her escapade begins – a little more mature than most of the director’s protagonists, but still innocent enough not to be jaded.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

Mr. Refn understandably feels liberated to venture forth on whatever kind of crazy cinematic escapade he wants, and if you don’t get it, that’s on you.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering never-before-seen insights into orca behaviour, according to research released Thursday.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

The movie has no time to mine the psychology underneath their clash, let alone summon a sniffle for the other pitiful characters who die during this escapade.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

Not menacing but excited, as if proposing an escapade, a prank, a treat.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

If you're one of the three million people who've already bought First Light, you'll know how successfully The Flight have tweaked that template for Bond's latest escapades.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

The warhorse Wawrinka departed for a medical timeout after the third set as his Melbourne escapades caught up with him.

From Barron's ● Jan. 24, 2026

Each 11-minute episode follows mundane escapades, like hosting a movie night or getting in a hot tub, punctuated by a somewhat disturbing art style and clumsy-on-purpose animation that strays into the uncanny valley.

From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2025

As a trip planner for a travel company, the 37-year-old said quirky escapades are “on brand” for her during frequent trips abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 8, 2025

Jane, please write back as soon as possible, I ache to hear about the escapades you are having in Maryland.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland


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