paranoid
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The paranoid body fought itself while seeking out danger, leaving lasting scars in the process.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Barnaby Webber - along with Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates - were killed by Valdo Calocane, who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 2020, in June 2023.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Sazan appealed to the infamously paranoid Hoxha as a vantage point from which he and his associates could look out for any invaders who might come sailing over the Mediterranean to interrupt his rule.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
No matter how ridiculous it all is, when I hear other parents talk about competing clubs and leagues, I get paranoid that I’m doing it all wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
“Talk about paranoid . Ron glanced nervously over his shoulder to check that Moody was definitely out of earshot and went on. “No wonder they were glad to get shot of him at the Ministry.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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