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insanity

[in-san-i-tee] / ɪnˈsæn ɪ ti /


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Come to think of it, a two-hour briefing on just that subject wouldn’t have been enough to explain that insanity.

From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026

Being a young celebrity, you’re always going to be pushed toward the cusp of insanity, the stuff that people are going to look back on and cringe not too far into the future.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Eleven jurors were in favor of finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity, but they were opposed by a single holdout who has spoken publicly about being sure of her guilt.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

Her attorneys argued she was not guilty by reason of insanity, that she was struggling with postpartum psychosis at the time.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

“I can’t imagine what came over me. Temporary insanity or something. I’m so very sorry. I can assure you it will never happen again.”

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

I wailed, the aggravations, wasted hours and general insanities of technology culminating in that one moment.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2023

We will eventually turn it toxic, as we put all of the various cultural insanities under that brand category,” Rufo wrote.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 19, 2021

So maddeningly complex is the system, so many its perversions, that we will take our time spooling out the insanities and inequities one by one in future columns.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 10, 2018

The conventional advice column is about gawking at car crashes, delighting in the contrast between the sensible advice giver and the insanities endured or perpetrated by the LW.

From Slate ● Jul. 5, 2016

And my God, what reasons did she need to explain these ridiculous insanities!

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez


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