as in insanity
lack of good sense or judgment
only sheer balminess would possess someone to invest in that loser of a stock
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Weeks later, more insanity ensued, the 50th home run ball selling for $4.39 million at auction, the highest price ever paid for any ball in any sport.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024 -
Germain, who teaches law at Syracuse University in New York, said that, given the weight of evidence, insanity is likely the only defense that will work.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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He is asked by RAF Group Captain Lionel Mandrake — a voice of reason in the madness — to recall the B-52 bombers that will end civilization.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2025
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Elsewhere, players might enjoy body-replicating madness, brutal climbing simulators, and freewheeling adventure through a magical realist take on the Deep South.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The list includes books that emphasize simplicity, adaptability, and skill-building (and have a similar vibe to Nosrat’s book).—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
17 Jan. 2025
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The simplicity of the dish hits the target on the bullseye.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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One banking outage: how US paychecks could be affected The absurdity of the situation struck a chord with Reddit users, who responded with both concern and comedy.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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These dispatches were quick flashes of absurdity, many of them lasting just a bit more than a minute.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2025
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