like mad
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Expecting Scotland to 'go for it' like mad dogs in a meathouse betrays a serious lack of understanding of the weather here.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
You probably think the stock market has been wrenching up and down like mad since the Iran war started at the end of February.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
The former Beatle was estranged from Yoko Ono at the time and wasn’t aware she was in the crowd, which roared like mad when Lennon appeared.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2024
Mahomes celebrated winning by sprinting like mad into the end zone.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 11, 2024
Prosper stumbled after him, his heart beating like mad.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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