feeding frenzy
Americannoun
noun
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a phenomenon in which aquatic predators, esp sharks, become so excited when eating that they attack each other
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a period of intense excitement over or interest in a person or thing
the media erupt into a feeding frenzy
Etymology
Origin of feeding frenzy
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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As the Norwegian press accused foreign media of “feasting on the chaos,” the start of the Olympics ushered in an outright feeding frenzy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
She later slammed the reporting as a "feeding frenzy", but did not deny that a conversation with Mr Biden had taken place.
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024
But what causes the black hole’s feeding frenzy to start and later choke off again?
From Science Magazine • Jun. 17, 2024
A recent study found that the sheer number of cicadas droning around the many forests of the eastern United States will be a can’t-miss feeding frenzy for some 80 bird species.
From Salon • May 16, 2024
Behind them, the feeding frenzy calmed down, and the other seabirds flew off.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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