hysterical
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Scott Pelley’s hysterical self-indulgence illustrates what’s gone wrong with the American news media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
The SFA blamed a "hysterical media narrative" following the controversial decision at the Fir Park match.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
Her hysterical grin sets your teeth on edge; she alternates between swiftness and stillness in her uncanny movements.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
Weeks before Cynthia’s death, after Ortiz broke things off with Hatley, she allegedly became hysterical.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2026
I had got bored and had almost finished ironing my shirt when suddenly I heard Francis’s voice rise, with a hysterical edge.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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