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maddening

[mad-n-ing] / ˈmæd n ɪŋ /


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“It’s the most maddening thing,” he told Nguyen.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Yet here comes Maye, the guileless face behind the most maddening revival in sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

It’s time to break the maddening cycle by getting back to basics, heading into the new year.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

Efforts to force a lasting legacy are maddening, but ultimately, they will fail.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

"Even to me, it is mysterious. Full of wonders—and endlessly maddening."

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz