mad for
Example Sentences
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Chesterton nailed it when he said “the great Gaels of Ireland are the men that God made mad, for all their wars are merry, and all their songs are sad.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The famous conversation with Victor Valdes, in which Valdes thought his manager had gone mad for asking him to pass to centre-backs who didn't want the ball, is now part of football folklore.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2025
In a world gone mad for condiments, hot honey is king.
From Seattle Times • May 19, 2024
Alexia: Honestly, it makes me really sad and really mad for anyone coming after our mom for not sharing enough.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2024
Even the few who weren’t mad for Granny’s sake likely didn’t know what to say, under the circumstances, and nobody was going to risk criticism by paying a formal call or taking a wedding present.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
