clown
Example Sentences
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When he gazed at the camera as Pennywise the clown, the resulting alert conveyed no concern about the menacing visage.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
His dad’s words echoed in his head as he entered the prison in Walla Walla, where he was first placed: “Are you going to be a clown fish or a shark?”
From Slate • May 2, 2026
“We always chat and clown around and block each other and honk at each other on the hill. He goes for the Raiders and I go for the Packers. I’ll be sad not see him.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Two other assistants, called DingDing and Cylo, can also be seen behind the black curtain — their faces hidden in knitted clown masks or shielded by makeup.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
Ella's eyes found the clown doll sitting on Brigit's nightstand.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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