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madness

[mad-nis] / ˈmæd nɪs /


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A commenter branded it an example of “the Backrooms,” described as “nothing but the stink of old moist carpet, the madness of mono-yellow, the endless background noise of fluorescent lights at maximum hum-buzz.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The Sikh Federation UK released a statement following the verdicts, saying: "Henry's life has tragically been cut short by a moment of madness by an individual for which there can be no excuses."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

I barely understood it — to me, it functioned like a random madness machine.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

There might be some method in that madness.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

It was madness, of course, but there was beauty in it.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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