rambunctious

Example Sentences

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When I asked what time the neighbors we invited over for Thanksgiving wanted to come, they just informed me that their 4-year-old is too rambunctious to sit still for dinner.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

The rambunctious Milei is maturing politically, UBS’ Czerwonko observes, “making efforts to appear more empathetic.”

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

At Yellowstone, signs at closed visitor centers warn sightseers to avoid wildlife, yet few staffers are on duty during elk-mating season, when the bulls can get rambunctious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

The Scot was also put off by a rambunctious fan behind the baseline - who was initially loudly supporting him before switching to root for Bautista Agut.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

Gabe had been young then, only eight, a rambunctious resident of the Children’s House, happiest with solitary adventures and disinterested in schoolwork.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry