escapade
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Our titular heroine is only 13 years old when her escapade begins – a little more mature than most of the director’s protagonists, but still innocent enough not to be jaded.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering never-before-seen insights into orca behaviour, according to research released Thursday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
"It was a childish escapade that got out of hand very quickly with tragic consequences," he said.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
On a December night in 1598, the Theatre died the way it had lived, in a legally dubious and highly entertaining escapade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025
“It’s a good thing she doesn’t know about your escapade last night,” said Noor, giving him a measured look.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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Kopke, who has suggested this year will be his last time participating, has likened the popular interest in his cheese-rolling escapades to the pastimes of ancient civilisations.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
The warhorse Wawrinka departed for a medical timeout after the third set as his Melbourne escapades caught up with him.
From Barron's ● Jan. 24, 2026
Skipton’s devious ruses and desperate escapades prove diverting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
Each 11-minute episode follows mundane escapades, like hosting a movie night or getting in a hot tub, punctuated by a somewhat disturbing art style and clumsy-on-purpose animation that strays into the uncanny valley.
From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2025
Between the plague of the chinchillas and Blanca’s escapades, the count wasted several months of his time.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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