suicidal

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That involves developing mechanisms for what he describes as “avalanche decoupling”—basically the kind of total economic isolation that makes a war not just expensive, but suicidal for the Chinese economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

“They faced homelessness and near suicidal depression before finding a path that took them through gender transition to a place of real identity, marriage, family and success as a scientist.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

It helps young people identify signs of suicidal thoughts in their peers and provides guidance on how to respond.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Jager-Hyman and Roubinov, of UNC, are currently leading a study looking at outcomes for suicidal autistic children who use the modified Stanley-Brown plan.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

Boats clattered against their moorings in the heavy chop but none left the harbor; to take one out in such a gale would’ve been suicidal.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs