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Noun
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Crews often found release in rowdiness, camaraderie, practical jokes, and the inevitable coping mechanisms of drink and drugs.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026 -
One of Hughes’ neighbors, Ty Talley, said the toilet paper prank was part of tradition in which North Hall students play practical jokes on teachers during prom season.—
Charlotte Kramon,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the Aggies started to pick up steam in recent months and surged to earn his commitment, which could explain the saltiness from Canes fans regarding his announcement antics.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Her fans come for the jester-like antics and spectacle onstage.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2026
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Reserve a room at Sikelia, built around a group of typical dammusi, where the mud treatments at the spa alone are worth a stay, and dine at La Nicchia for swordfish with tomatoes, olives, and capers.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Add lemon juice, capers, and parsley right before serving to preserve color and flavor in this crowd-pleasing dish.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Shortly after midnight on May 25, prosecutors said the same group of teens were driving around San Mateo pulling pranks on classmates from Hillsdale High School.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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This send-off mixes new stunts with archival footage, promising the usual outlandish pranks and blunt-force impacts to sensitive bodily regions.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The hours and hours of screams, only silenced when victims were finally murdered.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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But there were no loud gasps or terrified screams during the screening.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Despite it only having been a decade since the Los Angeles riots, which had been triggered by the acquittal of four white cops who’d beaten Black motorist Rodney King on video, Keith was a proud LAPD cop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Full political violence insurance can cover property damage and business interruption tied to terrorism, sabotage, riots, strikes, civil commotion, insurrection, rebellion, mutiny, coup and war.—
Contessa Brewer,Dawn Giel,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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“Leg-pulls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg-pulls. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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