loco
Example Sentences
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Coaches often serve in loco parentis, guiding a developing prospect not only through training and tournaments but also the awkward riddles of growing up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
"The loco pilot, on observing the herd of elephants, applied emergency brakes. However, elephants dashed with the train," he said.
From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025
Starting with an ominous echoing sound, he begins to sing “Como Basquiat, ‘toy bien loco como Basquiat” over a simple trap beat.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024
On the return journey, a bolt sheared on what is now more widely known as the Penydarren loco, causing the boiler to leak.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2024
“She can get married if she has the permission of her legal guardian, acting in loco parentis,” Klaus said.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
