prank

Example Sentences

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She also that her husband and father of two was beloved by the students, knew about the prank and "was excited and waiting to catch them in the act".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

I scanned the room to make sure it wasn’t a prank, which had actually happened to a coworker, but the coast seemed clear.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The first time I saw this apocalyptic adventure, it felt like a prank.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

As well as some real scenes from the show, the prank involved creating a new storyline where Kathy Beale was on the hunt for a dubious character called Amanda.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Thanks to social media, it was a prank that spiraled out of control.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow