mentally

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Some are mentally soothed by repeating specific words or phrases, a phenomenon known as echolalia, which can be misinterpreted by someone unfamiliar with the trait as mocking or uncooperative.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But before the interview, Flea takes a meditative break to mentally prepare, eyes closed and breaths deep.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The stock options that the DeepMind scientists had mentally written off might soon be worth a fortune.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Fares, who said she now feels "mentally crushed", found relief in an acting workshop in Beirut's Lebanese National Theatre intended to support war-affected youth like herself.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

For a long time, I sat on the edge of the bath, mentally going over the days’ routines.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles