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frantic

[fran-tik] / ˈfræn tɪk /


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The Lakers have a frantic start to the season, playing 13 games in the first four weeks.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

The frantic rush left many disappointed, though some are seeing the funny side.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Nancy Guthrie’s mysterious disappearance from her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Ariz., on Feb. 1 sparked a frantic search by law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

In a frantic and incredibly tense closing 10 minutes, brothers David and Paudie Clifford combined for three points to bring Kerry back to within two.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

I couldn’t exactly relax, because I had to hold on for dear life, but it was all the rest I could get after my frantic getaway.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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