hellion
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A little hellion, according to her own description, she was not adopted even after her picture and profile were featured as a child needing a forever home in The Seattle Times.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 27, 2021
The great Gurley, the hurdling hellion, just two seasons after being named NFL offensive player of the year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2020
So he agrees to take her, even though she is a hellion at the start.
From New York Times ● Oct. 12, 2016
Maybe Marjorie is just an undisciplined hellion, but maybe she is acting out for other reasons and deserves some compassion.
From Slate ● Apr. 22, 2014
The Triple Crown winner was a hellion, repeatedly barging through the gate and dragging the assistant starter with him.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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