hysterically

Example Sentences

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Her unsteady ascent toward womanhood coincides, hysterically, with the theater company’s descent into chaos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Other influencers were less composed, with France's Maeva Ghennam who, waving her passport around, told viewers she "screamed hysterically" when she heard a strike.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

“She was crying hysterically, saying, ‘They stole my chain, they stole my chain!’” said Jesse Guerrero, 57, the woman’s son.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Ms Callaghan cried hysterically and left the studio.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2024

“I’m sorry,” Herbie bleated hysterically, leaping to his feet, “but 1 better leave now if I wanna catch the nine o’clock bus!”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols