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Hilton’s current state of mind was compounded by financial problems.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2026 Taking advantage of his daughter’s distracted state of mind, Kenzo reached a sweaty hand toward her and tried to grasp her breast.—
Cynthia Zarin,
Harpers Magazine,
4 Aug. 2026 The jury in Plymouth Superior Court heard entries from Clancy's diary Monday and testimony about her state of mind before and after the murders.—
Penny Kmitt,
CBS News,
4 Aug. 2026 Now, Thy’s parents claim recordings from the family’s Ring cameras offer a glimpse into Matthew’s state of mind in the days leading up to the deaths.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for state of mind