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wild-eyed

[wahyld-ahyd] / ˈwaɪldˌaɪd /


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Ted wasn’t always the wild-eyed figure the FBI dragged out of a 10×12 cabin in the woods.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

Sessa was born to prowl around wild-eyed in retro polyester.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

We recently suggested hedging in anticipation of a stock decline, but some investors will prefer to harness the wild-eyed enthusiasm of investor sentiment.

From Barron's ● May 13, 2026

But to her credit, Ms. Coon never turns the character into a wild-eyed hysteric or a manipulated figure of pure pathos.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026

Beyond her, Hanako spotted her mother looking wild-eyed as she walked toward someone new.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata


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