shenanigans

Example Sentences

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And of course, a good sports read for between World Cup games: We’ve entered the third round of the group stage, where matches are played simultaneously to discourage shenanigans.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

Thoughtful and easygoing offstage, Peaches’ seemingly rebellious onstage shenanigans are hardly a reaction to her upbringing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Not everyone was swept away by the B-52s shell-arious shenanigans, though.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Your mother surely has a great deal on her mind at the moment, but it would be much easier to do this now than to wait for more shenanigans after she’s gone.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

“It’s too hot for shenanigans, Cameron,” Grandma had told me, right after she said yes.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth