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insanity

[in-san-i-tee] / ɪnˈsæn ɪ ti /


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I buried my head in the sand for a really long time, and it wasn’t until the documentary that I looked back at the insanity of it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

“I have worked extensively with issues of competency, insanity and mentally disordered offenders, requiring close collaboration with medical experts and careful application of nuanced legal standards,” he said in an email.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“Man on Fire” does what thrillers do, accelerating into insanity toward the end of its seven episodes, becoming increasingly implausible, frenetic and rife with coincidence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

She was reportedly found not responsible by reason of insanity.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

It’s like when Mom goes crazy, so do I. Her insanity is contagious.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle




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