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delirious

[dih-leer-ee-uhs] / dɪˈlɪər i əs /




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The Warrington teenager cupped his ears to lap up the adulation of a delirious crowd while fellow Englishman Aspinall laughed in disbelief before he gave Littler a high five.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

When Roosevelt grew delirious from malaria and a leg infection and demanded to be left behind, his comrades conveyed him to safety.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

I’d happily tag along for more delirious seasons as he searches for answers.

From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026

It was a celebration, a time machine and a delirious three-hour workout of air-drumming.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026

He knelt down to pray afterward in the end zone before several delirious teammates went to pull him up.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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