mad about
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The boneheaded prediction is a sports hack’s loyal companion, and the reliable move is to ignore it, carry on, hope we all get mad about some other nonsense and forget it happened.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
We might not care to admit it, but our young people have good reason to be mad about the affordability crisis.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
But to be surprised that people were mad about the ordeal is hilarious.
From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026
It’s crazy how many people are mad about it for me.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
I could tell he was mad about me even trying to get him to break his mom’s rules, but I really wanted to see what the fuss was about.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
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