by reason of
Example Sentences
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In June 1982, Hinckley was found not guilty by reason of insanity and sent to a psychiatric facility; he was fully released from federal custody in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
It’s also possible the case will go to trial and he could be found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed as opposed to serving jail time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
Her lawyers had argued she was not guilty by reason of insanity and that the death of her husband in 2017 sent her into a depressive spiral.
From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025
She went on to say the Met's powers did not "extend to the dismissal of a police officer by reason of withdrawal of vetting clearance".
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025
A stretch of shore had been as yet between us and the steamer’s smoke, by reason of the bend and wind of the river; but now she was visible, coming head on.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
