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escapade

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


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Yet what was once an exotic European escapade for Britain's star footballers is now a well-trodden pilgrimage, as an increasing number of players eye opportunities further afield.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

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

In Brontë’s novel, Cathy and Heathcliff first encounter their neighbors, the Lintons, after an outdoor escapade gone awry.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026

Mostly because this escapade cried out for a cutting edge to go with its larklike quality.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

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

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

And after your photo escapades, Tyler, my home was no longer secure.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher


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