prank
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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
He and co-worker Matt Carlin would prank call a friend who had a more established career—an architect—pretending to be angry clients, Carlin recalls.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
"How do I know this isn't a prank?" the 58-year-old asked when he was told he was the new owner of the 1941 work by the Spanish master.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
She’s also engaged in time-honored traditions: recording an outgoing voicemail message, prank calling and fighting with a sibling over who gets to use it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Maybe it’s not an elaborate prank after all.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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