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prank

[prangk] / præŋk /


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Mitigating for her, Bibi Ihuomah said an expert described Dance as "a woman whose life had been profoundly damaged by a terrible event", referring to Archie, who died after a prank went wrong.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

It’s led to some awkward silences and classic prank calls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

She’s also engaged in time-honored traditions: recording an outgoing voicemail message, prank calling and fighting with a sibling over who gets to use it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

She also that her husband and father of two was beloved by the students, knew about the prank and "was excited and waiting to catch them in the act".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“You’re going to prank the JV. You are, aren’t you?”

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau




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