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fanatical

[fuh-nat-i-kuhl] / fəˈnæt ɪ kəl /


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They will face passionate support in a country where expectation is now developing into a fanatical fever.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

To all but his most fanatical followers, it’s clear he possesses a megalomaniacal personality and violent temperament.

From Salon Mar. 7, 2026

India captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted Friday "there will be nerves" when India open their T20 World Cup campaign in front of more than 30,000 fanatical home supporters in Mumbai, but vowed to give them "entertainment".

From Barron's Feb. 6, 2026

Enter DJ Admin, real name Rick Jansen, who is the man tasked with keeping the fanatical orange-clad crowd in the dedicated grandstands entertained during a race weekend.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2025

At dinner Pearl talked about the Richardsons as if they were a TV show she was fanatical about.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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