mischief

Example Sentences

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“We see potential for seasonal-adjustment mischief in the January data,” said Richard Moody, chief U.S. economist at Regions Financial.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 8, 2026

Timbers describes the Muppets as “a strange brew of maximalism, mischief and heart,” and the special reflects that in how many gags and Muppets it packs into its half-hour runtime.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Chainey said he tried to portray them as "the inner child locked away in all of us", drawn to mud, mischief and the thrill of breaking rules.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

We reached for bread that pulls apart like buttery clouds, cakes that lean dense and generous, desserts that feel like heirlooms but behave with a little mischief.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

“Poor boy,” she said, with a pitying smile, “there has been grievous mischief done today.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander