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frantically
[fran-tik-lee]
adverb
in a desperate, wild, or frenzied way, out of extreme excitement, pain, fear, etc..
All this time I was searching frantically in the trash can for my missing keys until, just when I thought all was lost, my finger touched something that jingled.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of frantically1
Example Sentences
Once there, the players frantically waved white table handkerchiefs above their heads to a live rendition of Freed From Desire expertly played by the in-house saxophonist.
National news outlets extensively reported on numerous large and small corporations as they frantically scrambled to express solidarity with protesters, pledging reforms to address past shortfalls and improve diversity and equity.
It’s like watching hands frantically reach out for candy after a piñata has been broken into — gluttony at its finest.
Viral photographs shared on social media showed the tree on its side, as the PR teams at the National Park and the National Trust frantically collaborated on an official response.
In the days leading up to the judge’s decision, Corby attends AA meetings, counseling sessions and frantically clings to his fraying marriage.
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