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escapade

[es-kuh-peyd, es-kuh-peyd] / 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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 13, 2025

And he's leading the championship despite his unfortunate escapade on the wet grass in Melbourne, which dropped him to ninth at the flag having been challenging Norris for the lead from the start.

From BBC Apr. 29, 2025

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

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

Co-creators Joe Wengert and Aubrey Plaza, along with the star-studded comedy cast, talk about their adult animated series for Prime Video featuring talking animals and their escapades.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 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

Skipton’s devious ruses and desperate escapades prove diverting.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 2, 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

One of their more flamboyant escapades has become a proud family legend.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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