suicidal

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In these years, Günter dissents from his teacher’s theory of the death drive by arguing that even suicidal struggles are evidence of a desire to go on living.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Wahl said police found the suspect's behaviour to be "not consistent" with someone who is considered suicidal.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

At a Department of War briefing last week, Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth was asked whether Iran was using “kamikaze,” or suicidal, dolphins to attack military assets in the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

However, research is increasingly showing that wildfire survivors have a significantly higher risk of suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety — especially during year two of recovery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Keeping grizzly bears for longer would be suicidal; I am not aware of any adult that has been tamed.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond