mischievous
Example Sentences
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The mischievous thieving monkey Ukiki is once again trying to make off with the belongings of a passerby when he is stopped by another traveler: Princess Daisy.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
They bonded over cross-country running and a shared mischievous streak that involved trying to hack their school’s Wi-Fi to avoid submitting homework.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
News of the death of Eric Dane was met with an outpouring of grief by celebrities, who expressed their deep admiration for his mischievous on-screen charisma and his advocacy efforts during his battle against ALS.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
"We can be naughty, we can be mischievous, we can be cheeky, we can have fun, we can have great banter too," he says.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
“Ah, a cousin of mine,” he says with a mischievous smile.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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