antics
Britishplural noun
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As Ivan and Nina wrestle with their own emotional truths, which range from her mother Nora’s departure from their lives to Ivan’s clumsy recitations of Nina’s childhood antics, something alarming is afoot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson described Reform's "antics" as "a gross discourtesy to all members of the chamber".
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
There’s no real harm in relieving that stress by laughing at the antics of President Camacho.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
Except for that one comment, race and ethnicity play little part in the antics of “Adults.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Carla watches my antics in the mirror, amused and bemused at the same time.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
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