mental state

Example Sentences

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Whether this is intentional behavior born of the arrogance of power or a symptom of a deteriorating mental state is somewhat beside the point.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

In his appeal, Tarrant claimed he made the guilty pleas while he was "irrational" and under a poor mental state.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The panel of three judges said the court "does not accept Mr Tarrant's evidence about his mental state."

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Did you do anything to prepare your mental state as a contestant?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

By presenting evidence about the mental state of Guiteau's kin, Scoville tried to prove that insanity ran in the family.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow