mental state
Example Sentences
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Clancy's family, including her former mother-in-law and husband, have testified about her mental state leading up to the deaths.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Agent Michael Montevidoni has painted a detailed picture of the defendant’s movements and mental state in the moments he allegedly started the Lachman fire and the day after.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
In our conversations, van der Kolk described past traumas as a form of “emotional tyranny” over a person’s current mental state.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
Whether this is intentional behavior born of the arrogance of power or a symptom of a deteriorating mental state is somewhat beside the point.
From Salon ● May 26, 2026
If Dad is losing his mind, gossiping about his mental state probably isn’t helpful.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
