state of mind

Example Sentences

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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

On the opening “End of August,” Mr. Kahan maps his state of mind onto the changing seasons over a creaky piano line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The result was a profound insight into Verstappen's state of mind.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Legal experts say Reiner’s attorney, Alan Jackson, is likely now working to evaluate his client’s history of mental health and state of mind at the time of the crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

He went toward it, even though he suspected that it would be better for his state of mind to walk on.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan