troublemaker
Americannoun
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Throughout his school years and into college, Turner had a reputation as a troublemaker.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
But Chinese authorities and state media have heaped bitter rhetoric against him, calling him a "troublemaker" and "warmonger".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
“Tsotsi,” director Gavin Hood’s film about a young troublemaker who carjacks a vehicle only to find a baby inside, racked up South Africa’s first-ever Oscar win in the international feature category.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
Kyle's family described him as "brilliant" and a "troublemaker", adding "his personality shone right through".
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025
Go figure, but she looked at me like I was some kind of troublemaker.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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