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paranoia

[par-uh-noi-uh] / ˌpær əˈnɔɪ ə /


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But now it seems that a very contemporary and more personal issue could be gnawing at Timesfolk and driving them to the brink of paranoia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The result in Beijing verged at times towards collective paranoia.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

As the obstacles mount against Kornev, his paranoia grows, leading to fleeting moments of surrealism.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

He later blamed the incident on "paranoia" induced by the medication he was taking.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The growing paranoia and anxiety as they wane.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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