mischief
Example Sentences
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Still, Ms. Worsley—the history detective with the fabulous shoes—has always had a bit of mischief about her.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
“We see potential for seasonal-adjustment mischief in the January data,” said Richard Moody, chief U.S. economist at Regions Financial.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 8, 2026
Nat wants to prove she’s a good ghost, not one of the bad ones who cause mischief.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
"It will be suits and cocktail dresses, and you know me, mysterious mischief, so bring your presents, your presence and your humour!"
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026
But, if mischief had to be done, at least it had felt worthwhile.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
Vocabulary lists containing mischief
"Mending Wall," by Robert Frost
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Lincoln Inaugural Address (March 1861)
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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