insanity
Example Sentences
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I buried my head in the sand for a really long time, and it wasn’t until the documentary that I looked back at the insanity of it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 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
When “Dude, Where’s My Car?” or “Pineapple Express” pushes the insanity to its limit, the films feel like testaments to close friendship.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 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
Though he spoke with a dignified and mournful clarity, he had but one contribution to make that was relevant to a claim of temporary insanity.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
Vocabulary lists containing insanity
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