harum-scarum
Example Sentences
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It was cut and thrust, but there were loose contributions from experienced internationals – thrilling, but more harum scarum than a technical masterclass.
From The Guardian • Dec. 13, 2010
Citizens of pastoral Liechtenstein�minute, autonomous, mountain-hemmed, principality adjoining Switzerland�had every right, last week, to call their new ruler, Prince Franz, a harum scarum.
From Time Magazine Archive
Hoary and respected Professor Nicholas Jorga, onetime tutor of King Mihai's harum scarum and now exiled father, Prince Carol, rose from his Deputy's seat to propose the candidacy of his old pupil.
From Time Magazine Archive
Several of the boys thought the same as Dick, and laughed heartily at what they considered one of Billy’s harum scarum schemes.
From The Hilltop Boys A Story of School Life by Burleigh, Cyril
I wonder what Mr. Matsuki would say if he could know that his sedate little wife is engaged in such a harum scarum pursuit.”
From Molly Brown's College Friends by Speed, Nell
