insanity

Jurors said the final split was 11-1 in favor of finding Clancy not guilty by lack of criminal responsibility, Massachusetts’ version of an insanity defense.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

You said we’re in a period of insanity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

The jury - nine women and three men - was weighing a range of options, from not guilty by reason of insanity to manslaughter and first-degree murder.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 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

I feel insanity will come after me soon.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

He loves wooden coasters of yore and high-tech insanities like the X2, with seats out on wings that flip you over and over as you go.

From New York Times ● Oct. 21, 2022

We will eventually turn it toxic, as we put all of the various cultural insanities under that brand category.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 30, 2021

We will eventually turn it toxic, as we put all of the various cultural insanities under that brand category,” Rufo wrote.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 19, 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