“The Brutalist” argues, and proves by its very existence, that the maddening thing about major works of art is that they demand invention and resources and cooperation.

The Bruins’ inability to run the ball was especially maddening given that both Foster and Bieniemy had success as running backs in the NFL.

One first that would involve only a short bus ride has maddeningly eluded him.

"I think that has continued to just come back up over and over and over again. It does not have to be this way, and it is beyond maddening."

A maddening combination of good intentions and self-destructive tendencies — accommodating sensitivity and unforgivable pettiness — Vicente has a sharp mind for math, physics and astronomy that he loves sharing with his daughters.