berserk
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At a time when the most exciting films were 10 seconds of a train, bored teenagers probably would go berserk at the chance to loiter near an obelisk.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
Safdie bookmarked Manley in his mind after seeing the fellow New York Knicks fan making berserk remarks about basketball in a viral video.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
But it is the duo of Shannon and Macfadyen, portraying upright Americana and the American berserk, who are profound and unforgettable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
Mr Wright asked why his "large and vocal" dog, which would surely have gone "berserk" if anyone entered his yard and took a vehicle, did not bark and wake him.
From BBC ● May 2, 2025
Something was shaking the deck A gaur—an Indian wild ox—exploded out of the rain and thundered by me, terrified, out of control, berserk.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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