suicidal

Example Sentences

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Wahl said police found the suspect's behaviour to be "not consistent" with someone who is considered suicidal.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

At a Department of War briefing last week, Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth was asked whether Iran was using “kamikaze,” or suicidal, dolphins to attack military assets in the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Shifts in 988 hotline volunteer behavior can have a major impact for autistic callers, a population more likely to experience suicidal crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

In addition, GLP-1 receptor agonists were associated with a reduced risk of suicidal behavior.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

It took some nerve to go and see her without being summoned; to go with the sort of demands Roy was making seemed suicidal.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro