mischievous
Example Sentences
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The mischievous thieving monkey Ukiki is once again trying to make off with the belongings of a passerby when he is stopped by another traveler: Princess Daisy.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
News of the death of Eric Dane was met with an outpouring of grief by celebrities, who expressed their deep admiration for his mischievous on-screen charisma and his advocacy efforts during his battle against ALS.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
"Creating the mischievous and lovable character of Crumble has been a delight and I cannot wait to bring the rest of Crumble's world to life," Snowdon said.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026
Witty and mischievous, a punster and provocateur, Man Ray excelled as a photographer, filmmaker and object-maker.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025
Meg colored, but a mischievous fancy to tease the girls made her reply demurely, “You are very kind, but I’m afraid he won’t come.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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