deranged

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The senator from Oklahoma also distanced himself from remarks he made at the time in which he called one of the Americans slain in Minneapolis a "deranged individual."

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The Oklahoma senator previously said Pretti was deranged and was attempting to do maximum damage when he approached federal agents.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

In 2022, after a deranged killer shot schoolchildren in Uvalde, Texas, Mr. Cornyn was among 15 Republicans who voted for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which strengthened “red flag” laws and background checks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

As we entered the new century and American office culture began to shift away from the stifling beige bureaucracy pinpointed in Dilbert, Adams’ online antics grew increasingly deranged.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026

I was anxious and slept badly, but when Mother came home the next morning, hair deranged and dark circles under her eyes, her lips were parted in a wide smile.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover