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troublemaking

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Then there is 12-year-old Harper, the prodigy, who has no outlet for her intelligence except troublemaking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Friedman’s production is also a beguiling showcase for Krystal Joy Brown, who sinks her teeth ravenously into the role of Gussie, a driven, troublemaking actress.

From Washington Post • Dec. 12, 2022

In the popular tween sitcom, they played the titular troublemaking twins with a penchant for wreaking havoc on their hotel home.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2022

“When my dad thought of this Foundation, it was his vision that it would support good work, inspire good troublemaking and do its part to make the world a better place,” Lewis said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2022

More, I think, than he loves his troublemaking son.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman