in the mind

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“They unfold in the mind like short movies,” writes Helmut Lang, the fashion designer, in the book’s foreword.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“It had to be a sound that would stay in the mind of the audience,” Panahi explains, noting he went through several different sound effects until landing on the right mechanical squeal.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

“There is a certain amount of psychology going on in predicting this. It is not an economic or market analysis. It’s guessing what’s in the mind of one individual,” he added.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026

"In my opinion, it's largely in the mind because when you gain confidence, you ski more relaxed, more assured, and things just fall into place."

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

Madness in the mind was one thing, but it was not fair that it should go to the stomach.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel