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hysterical

[hi-ster-i-kuhl] / hɪˈstɛr ɪ kəl /


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“Honestly, so many hysterical actors are based out of here, and it makes it so much easier with regard to guest cast in a comedy,” Schumacker admits.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

If you’re watching “Man On The Run,” you see the hysterical fans crying outside the Marylebone Registry Office as Paul and Linda emerge after tying the knot.

From Salon Jun. 23, 2026

"I am told that I was hysterical and crying and that it was for my own safety that I was taken to the hospital, clearly, I must have been in a bad place mentally."

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

Scott Pelley’s hysterical self-indulgence illustrates what’s gone wrong with the American news media.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 2026

But he knew that if he didn’t joke about his homework, he would be hysterical with worry.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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