mischievous
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According to Forbes, the couple’s dog is a female Samoyed, a breed the American Kennel Club describes as “smart, social, mischievous dogs who demand love and attention.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
“They were kind of like our aunts and uncles. And sometimes being young kids and mischievous and stuff, we were almost like the entertainment for them I think,” she told CNN.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
It's a mischievous visual ingrained in Glasgow's identity - and was even a source of inspiration for the graffiti artist Banksy.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Roy interjected with the mischievous smirk typical of a younger brother trying to ruffle some feathers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
He pinned down fronds with his fingers, removed his straw farm hat, and fanned himself absently with its wide brim, that mischievous smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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