practical joke
Example Sentences
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The five Georgia teens whose teacher died during a fatal practical joke will not be prosecuted in the educator's death, the district attorney has said.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
We both worked hard but never prioritized our careers over a beautiful experience, a meaningful conversation, a unique meal, a practical joke.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2024
Was it all some kind of practical joke?
From Slate • Mar. 16, 2023
It's almost as if McCarthy was playing some kind of elaborate practical joke.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2023
I stared at Annabeth, figuring she’d crack up at this practical joke they were playing on me, but she looked deadly serious.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
