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
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
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
After a quick street-corner handoff, she and William drove like mad for the airport.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
