troublemaker
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"I was a bit of a troublemaker," she says.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
Throughout his school years and into college, Turner had a reputation as a troublemaker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
Sharp’s strategy reminds me of a prediction Charley Richardson, a very good troublemaker who co-founded Military Families Speak Out, made to me long ago.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2025
Jay North, who starred as the blond, mischievous troublemaker Dennis Mitchell on the popular CBS comedy “Dennis the Menace,” has died.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2025
“A troublemaker? Then what be you, Mr. Marsden? What be you, ey?”
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
The latter is sung by “SNL” alum Ana Gasteyer, a standout as the unofficial moral enforcer of the town, who sees the strange interlopers as, well, troublemakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
Local media coverage of the demonstrations has varied, with some outlets focusing on economic difficulties, and others on incidents caused by "troublemakers".
From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026
Transport for West Midlands promises greater use of drone cameras and AI technology, capable of recognising known troublemakers and even identifying concealed weapons.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2025
Araceli’s mother said that workers are afraid to complain about heat or other working conditions because they don’t want to be singled out as troublemakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
The central plateau was known for its pro-Aristide leanings, and the junta kept a close eye on places like Zanmi Lasante and troublemakers like Farmer and Père Lafontant.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
