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fanaticism

[fuh-nat-uh-sahyz-uhm] / fəˈnæt əˌsaɪz əm /


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The conspiratorial nature of true crime fanaticism is kept blessedly brief in the three-episode series.

From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026

"He re-energised that club and he brought that enthusiasm and fanaticism that great supporters can give. That's the job he did," said Ferguson.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

Local fanaticism for this law and tradition cannot be overstated.

From Slate ● May 26, 2026

"Political hatred has no place in our democracies. We will not allow fanaticism to poison the spaces of free debate and information," she said.

From Barron's ● Apr. 26, 2026

There were many motivations for these journeys: ambition, greed, national pride, religious fanaticism, prison pardons, scientific curiosity, the thirst for adventure and the unavailability of suitable employment in Estremadura.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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