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paranoia

[par-uh-noi-uh] / ˌpær əˈnɔɪ ə /


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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

He later blamed the incident on "paranoia" induced by the medication he was taking.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The Citrini selloff latched onto the market’s recent paranoia that artificial intelligence could ravage established players in a range of industries.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

Yet Szilard had learned from bitter experience that sometimes paranoia is the prudent approach.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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