paranoia

Example Sentences

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As the obstacles mount against Kornev, his paranoia grows, leading to fleeting moments of surrealism.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

On the most fundamental level, the demand for privacy is not about paranoia or fear.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

"I had paranoia, delusions. I had my first full-on episode when I was 15."

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

The paranoia and fear fomented by the sweeping immigration crackdown in the Midwestern state has led many migrants -- both those with legal status and those without -- to shelter at home, campaigners say.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

I see the paranoia rising in Mother’s eyes.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett