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suicide

[soo-uh-sahyd] / ˈsu əˌsaɪd /


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Formally, suicide and “assisted dying” are separate domains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Jurisdictions that initially limit assisted suicide to terminal illness face pressure to expand access to chronic conditions or psychological suffering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Right now, 988 offers callers direct access to counselors with specialized training in supporting veterans, another population with higher suicide rates than the national average.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Morgan and Maddox conducted three one-hour webinars for Vibrant that covered the fundamentals of autism, autism-specific suicide warning signs and support strategies for autistic people in crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I wonder if those who hear this story will understand that my be­haviour was not an act of insanity or a covert suicide attempt, but a simple necessity.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel