become insane

Example Sentences

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A planning department member, speaking to BBC Scotland in a personal capacity, said the situation had "become insane" regarding the number of issues raised over the plan.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

I refer to the large number of men who become insane or weak-minded in prison.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2018

I feel to reach the high pinnacle in anything you do, you must almost become insane to what you are doing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2015

"First Platoon had become insane," declared platoon-member Sergeant John Diem flatly.

From Time • Feb. 9, 2010

Alas, sir!" said the jeweller, "I employed in this work one of the most skilful lapidaries in Paris, named Morel; but, unfortunately, he has become insane, and I shall never find such another workman.

From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 by Sue, Eugène