insanity
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Isn’t there a saying about insanity is repeating the same mistakes over and over and expecting a different result?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
“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
“Man on Fire” does what thrillers do, accelerating into insanity toward the end of its seven episodes, becoming increasingly implausible, frenetic and rife with coincidence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
A single fly buzzed about, sounding to me like an alarm bell of insanity.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
Vocabulary lists containing insanity
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