like mad
Example Sentences
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You probably think the stock market has been wrenching up and down like mad since the Iran war started at the end of February.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
On 3 May, one year since the disappearance, Kate McCann urges people to "pray like mad" for her little girl.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025
Tallow is not currently FDA-approved for topical use and may come with risks, especially if it’s sourced from cows with certain health conditions and diseases, like mad cow disease.
From Salon • Jan. 25, 2025
“I love you, I’ll miss you like mad and I’m sorry for the inconvenience x,” the 35-year-old balladeer wrote in the post’s caption.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2024
A couple of minutes later, he was snoring like mad.
From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger
