naughty
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His tics are not naughty mischief but an uncontrollable action.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
The naughty boys who played on bomb sites resented the legend of heroism but took pride in capturing the flag.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
Still, with the help of Wall Street, it’s possible to develop a Santa-like list of nice and naughty names.
From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025
“Anti-semitism is not just naughty, it’s immoral,” Carlson said.
From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025
What a horrible death for those poor, dear, naughty dogs.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
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