hellion
Example Sentences
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Nimona is a shape-shifter, a monster, a misunderstood hellion with a heart of gold.
From New York Times • Aug. 4, 2023
A little hellion, according to her own description, she was not adopted even after her picture and profile were featured as a child needing a forever home in The Seattle Times.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2021
My younger kid, Dan, was a bit of a hellion, who, classically, Resisted Authority.
From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2021
The great Gurley, the hurdling hellion, just two seasons after being named NFL offensive player of the year.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2020
The Triple Crown winner was a hellion, repeatedly barging through the gate and dragging the assistant starter with him.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.