state of mind

Example Sentences

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The network right now doesn’t seem to be in what you’d call a Tonys state of mind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Harron asserts that Solanas’ actions were not the result of a brief, blind rage, but of a chronic discontent — a state of mind that looks all the more familiar two decades later.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Since I’d been finding myself in various Chinatowns both as a liminal space and a state of mind, I told them I’d claim it, even though it was just as mysterious to me.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

If you’re still in a “Happy New Year” state of mind, you’re probably not alone, even if there’s debate about how far into January you can offer such a salutation.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

Happiness is not a possession to be prized, it is a quality of thought, a state of mind.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier