insanity
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You said we’re in a period of insanity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
The jury could have acquited her by reason of insanity, which would then send her to a mental institution, the duration of her stay determined by doctors.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
Her attorneys said she was not guilty by lack of criminal responsibility, Massachusetts’ version of an insanity defense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Much more likely is a not guilty by reason of insanity, which would result in Clancy being detained at a hospital.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
“I can’t imagine what came over me. Temporary insanity or something. I’m so very sorry. I can assure you it will never happen again.”
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
I wailed, the aggravations, wasted hours and general insanities of technology culminating in that one moment.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
They are what allow us to discern, in the daily tide of images and insanities, any meaning at all.
From New York Times ● Jul. 28, 2022
We will eventually turn it toxic, as we put all of the various cultural insanities under that brand category.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 2, 2021
So maddeningly complex is the system, so many its perversions, that we will take our time spooling out the insanities and inequities one by one in future columns.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 10, 2018
And my God, what reasons did she need to explain these ridiculous insanities!
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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