mischief
Example Sentences
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Still, Ms. Worsley—the history detective with the fabulous shoes—has always had a bit of mischief about her.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Rob Glenny, from Beano, said the coin captures Dennis' "mischief", saying it is a "brilliant way to mark 75 years of laughs, pranks and unleashed imagination".
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
“We see potential for seasonal-adjustment mischief in the January data,” said Richard Moody, chief U.S. economist at Regions Financial.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 8, 2026
Timbers describes the Muppets as “a strange brew of maximalism, mischief and heart,” and the special reflects that in how many gags and Muppets it packs into its half-hour runtime.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
Another girl turned to Ella, her curious hazel eyes full of mischief.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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