fevered

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His foreign policy is so unusual in the context of recent history that almost every action he takes is subject to a range of fevered interpretations from friends and critics alike.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

The unlikely story of an American table tennis champion has become an end-of-year cinematic event in the United States, where it's due to be released on Thursday, with Chalamet-headed publicity garnering fevered attention.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

“There’s a critical crisis that has been brewing for a while, and it’s reaching a fevered pitch.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

He claims he has known for some time that he would not play, but why not make that public to end the fevered speculation that built ahead of his announcement?

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

The boy sounded haggard, yet strangely determined; he had a fevered shine to his eyes.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin