antic
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Lacking any of Semple’s antic humor, the manuscript was scrapped.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
He was substituted after just one minute having not touched the ball, but the publicity antic sparked a major backlash.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2025
Lorin Latarro’s antic choreography helps cover up the repetitive conclusion of Act I. But there’s no hiding the overstretched nature of Act II.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024
The agility competition might be the rhythmic gymnastics of Westminster, derided as less than by traditionalists, but it’s a growing sport with meritocratic principles and an air of antic fun in its favor.
From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024
Volkheimer’s antic ash-dusted face materializes in front of Werner, his rank insignia partially torn off one shoulder.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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