disturbance
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Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an "extreme emotional disturbance" -- a partial defense that can reduce a sentence, unlike an insanity plea, which seeks to avoid criminal responsibility altogether.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
The judge said defense lawyers intend to argue that Mangione killed the insurance executive due to an extreme emotional disturbance at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
Then, with a brush, he captures the momentary disturbance of the water caused by an unseen diver.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Protected woodland and hedgerows would be adversely affected, he said, and the scheme would result in "the unacceptable disturbance, degradation and loss" of "irreplaceable peatland".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
By early Tuesday morning the paratroopers were moving in to quell the disturbance.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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