madness

Example Sentences

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"Extra time was looking likely, but one moment of madness, indiscipline and silliness has cost Real the chance of getting to the last four," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

That he didn’t just crush the egg and spit it out is testament either to his dedication or his madness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Donning my academic editor title, I imagined myself tasked with the act of tidying, turning teenage madness, drama, beauty into writing that is still dramatic and beautiful—just grammatically correct.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

When he tries to eject her into space, she simply reappears, leaving the crew unsure whether they’re being studied, judged or driven toward madness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

It was madness to walk beneath the ice cliffs when at any moment a snowfall might obliterate them, but they had no choice.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver