paranoia

Example Sentences

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My working theory is that they tap into audiences with a preexisting suspicion that the world is wicked — they prove paranoia to be well-founded.

From Los Angeles Times

Unable to sleep after a traumatic birth in 2024, Lizzy quickly deteriorated into a state of psychosis - a potentially life-threatening condition that can cause hallucinations, severe insomnia and paranoia.

From BBC

The Citrini selloff latched onto the market’s recent paranoia that artificial intelligence could ravage established players in a range of industries.

From Barron's

On the most fundamental level, the demand for privacy is not about paranoia or fear.

From Salon

The action films are likewise both packed with paranoia and betrayal.

From Los Angeles Times