prank
Example Sentences
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When I began leaving messages for them, one survivor wondered if the phone call was a prank.
From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026
The team’s coach, Rudi Garcia, wondered if the whole affair was an April Fool’s prank played in July.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026
It’s the explosion of relief when a prank ends, often in humiliation, always with hoots and claps.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
Mitigating for her, Bibi Ihuomah said an expert described Dance as "a woman whose life had been profoundly damaged by a terrible event", referring to Archie, who died after a prank went wrong.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Delilah still can’t believe how low Victor sank last night with that prank Death-Cast alert.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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