sane
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Those sailors who remain are trying to stay sane as their cell service fizzles in and out, compromising attempts to reach their family, employers and governments.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
"It keeps me sane, keeps my mind at ease," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
“This is the only thing keeping me sane right now,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
We need the lull to keep us sane, and more importantly, give us time to settle within our own bodies and minds.
From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026
“The detective said she’ll be tested today. At the lockdown hospital. A prolonged psychiatric evaluation. If they declare her sane, she goes to juvenile detention. According to the detective, she’ll likely cop a plea.”
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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