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insanity

[in-san-i-tee] / ɪnˈsæn ɪ ti /


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Some experts wondered if Mangione would argue a full insanity plea - different from emotional disturbance, but his lawyers have not proposed it.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Lawrence, a troubled man who thought himself the heir to the British throne, was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an "extreme emotional disturbance" -- a partial defense that can reduce a sentence, unlike an insanity plea, which seeks to avoid criminal responsibility altogether.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

It’s about sharing with the world who you are, sharing your privacy and your insanity.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

Einstein’s definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

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

From Seattle Times Aug. 18, 2023

They are what allow us to discern, in the daily tide of images and insanities, any meaning at all.

From New York Times Jul. 28, 2022

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

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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