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hysterical

[hi-ster-i-kuhl] / hɪˈstɛr ɪ kəl /


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This hysterical comedy by writer-director Jesse Eisenberg has deep affection for artists clinging to the bottom rung of showbiz.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 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

“It’s hysterical because everybody’s afraid not to wear them,” one White House aide told the Journal.

From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026

The SFA blamed a "hysterical media narrative" following the controversial decision at the Fir Park match.

From BBC ● May 16, 2026

The crowd was hysterical in its delight, reinforced by a sense of its own power.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks




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