mischief

Example Sentences

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Denning volunteers with East Pasadena Community Defense Corner, a group that runs patrols for ICE activity in the area, and hoped that Saturday’s demonstration would “create a little mischief” and increase awareness.

From Los Angeles Times

Those accused of misdemeanor crimes, such as malicious mischief and DUI, are booked there.

From Seattle Times

“No greater mischief can be created than to combine the power of religion with the power of government,” he wrote in his autobiography.

From New York Times

“I see no evidence of interest by the Supreme Court to make mischief here,” said Vikram David Amar, the dean of the University of Illinois College of Law.

From New York Times

While the ruling does not change any major law, wrote Georgia State Law Prof. Anthony Michael Kreis, it leaves "just enough room for a bit of mischief in the future to spare."

From Salon