berserk
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Every four years, soccer fans around the globe go berserk over the World Cup, but in host cities like Los Angeles, the worldwide spectacle feels bittersweet and financially out of reach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
But it is the duo of Shannon and Macfadyen, portraying upright Americana and the American berserk, who are profound and unforgettable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
McInnes described Tynecastle as "berserk" when Craig Halkett appeared at the back post to cushion in an excellent finish in stoppage time.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2025
Mr Wright asked why his "large and vocal" dog, which would surely have gone "berserk" if anyone entered his yard and took a vehicle, did not bark and wake him.
From BBC ● May 2, 2025
“Well, you might’ve asked us before you went berserk and risked all our lives!”
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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