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impish

[im-pish] / ˈɪm pɪʃ /


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The impish English historian hosts a two-part series on the revolution and her own nation’s blunders during the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The 18-karat toilet was created by Maurizio Cattelan, the same impish artist behind last year’s $6.2 million duct-tape banana.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

He’s the anointed MVP of the regular season as well as the Finals, leading the league in scoring and doing it all with an impish grin and requisite humility.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025

Manuel chips in enthusiastically with an impish grin, saying that the new systems that he too firmly believes will emerge will be the "next stage in humanity's evolution".

From BBC • May 25, 2025

When he turned back to Dorothy, he found her wearing an impish grin.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli




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