Example Sentences

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When Garland began expertly mimicking the hijinks on the TV screen, little Liza, eager to join the act, clumsily attempted a back flip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The three-hour event blends the cuteness of canine hijinks with a serious message about pet adoption.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

I loved watching Van Dyke’s character, Rob Petrie, manage hijinks at work and home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

And with the bowl season starting Saturday, football fans can expect plenty of such hijinks, especially in games scheduled around the holidays.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025

The hijinks over, we settle onto the sofa, where she clasps her hands and asks if it was hard for me to come out.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris