be mad
Example Sentences
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There’s people who want me to be mad because of the semantic drift.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
She’ll be mad at you if you put the money in an account for her and/or invest it on her behalf, and she’ll be mad at you if you don’t.
From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026
We might not care to admit it, but our young people have good reason to be mad about the affordability crisis.
From Barron's ● Mar. 14, 2026
A month later, during an appearance on California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s podcast, Murphy characterized the response as an “odd choice to be mad about your relative that you really don’t remember.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
“Those are your clothes, Monkey. Just be mad like everyone else and turn red in the face,” said Samir as he walked the animals toward the well.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
