mischievous
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"She was very quiet and gentle. She had a mischievous streak as well."
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
According to Forbes, the couple’s dog is a female Samoyed, a breed the American Kennel Club describes as “smart, social, mischievous dogs who demand love and attention.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
A mischievous 1961 article in Time magazine described All Souls College as a sanctum sanctorum “where the best brains of Oxford are preserved—in alcohol.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
He eventually crossed over to Adult Swim, where he found a suitable home for his mischievous ideas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
His voice sounded like the crack of a whip, and he was always smiling, eyebrows arched and mischievous.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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