by reason of
Example Sentences
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She was reportedly found not responsible by reason of insanity.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
In June 1982, Hinckley was found not guilty by reason of insanity and sent to a psychiatric facility; he was fully released from federal custody in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
If Reiner is found not guilty by reason of insanity then he would likely be committed to a mental health facility.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
Her lawyers had argued she was not guilty by reason of insanity and that the death of her husband in 2017 sent her into a depressive spiral.
From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025
The Pharaoh died, says Exodus, and the children of Israel sighed by reason of their bondage.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
