madcap

Example Sentences

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The Warriors had led until the end of the third quarter, before a madcap finish saw 12 lead changes, with regular time ending 101-101.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

But several of those madcap ideas flummoxed fans—Carlin pointed to the 1972 single “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” which was inspired by the nursery rhyme.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Adapted from Donald E. Westlake’s 1997 novel, appropriately titled “The Ax,” Park’s film immediately acknowledges that the madcap journey viewers are about to see is cyclical, not special.

From Salon • Oct. 7, 2025

But like a car wreck on the side of the highway, it was also a disturbing sign of the madcap world Wilson now inhabited.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025

I think of her madcap, joyful dresses, of her dust-covered bedroom.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black