mischievous
Example Sentences
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A mischievous 1961 article in Time magazine described All Souls College as a sanctum sanctorum “where the best brains of Oxford are preserved—in alcohol.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
"The country and the world witnessed what happened at Jantar Mantar. Some mischievous youngsters hurled vile abuses," Modi, 75, said in a video posted on Instagram late Friday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
A light aircraft pilot wrote "I'm bored" during a two-hour test flight - with his mischievous flight path appearing on an online tracking app.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
For his part, Daniel J. Sullivan denied any malice or mischievous intent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
My father, Gene, was one of those young men who somehow manage to seem both solemn and mischievous.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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