Example Sentences

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But for all that clowning, Mr. Leeke tells us, Luciano was dead serious about keeping the game safe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

But too much clowning around might not look so smart.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025

The leaders at the summit quickly moved on, but Trump came in for some clowning on social meda.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2025

This past summer, we gathered in New Rochelle and did double Dutch lessons, clowning classes and Pilates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2025

Well, it got less silly after warm-up laps, stretching, and the usual clowning around.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds