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insanity

[in-san-i-tee] / ɪnˈsæn ɪ ti /


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“I have worked extensively with issues of competency, insanity and mentally disordered offenders, requiring close collaboration with medical experts and careful application of nuanced legal standards,” he said in an email.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

He maintained that he was suffering from mental illness at the time of the attack and was unable to form the intent to kill, urging the court to acquit him on the grounds of insanity.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The insanity of investing in a new playground when a dozen festering issues make the park unsafe should be crystal clear to one and all.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Companies can spark temporary insanity by just saying some magic words.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Montag's hand closed like a mouth, crushed the book with wild devotion, with an insanity of mindlessness to his chest.

From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury




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