How to Use of sound mind in a Sentence

of sound mind

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  • There’s no reason to doubt whether Hackman was of sound mind at that time.
    Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 30 July 2025
  • Did anyone of sound mind foresee this Charlotte Hornets swarm?
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Finally, in December 2023, a judge ruled that the contract was valid and that Westcott had been of sound mind.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2025
  • In retaliation, Carr somehow manages to convince Allura, Liberty and Emerald that Dina — who has been dealing with the recent loss of her husband — is no longer of sound mind.
    Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The End of Life Option Act allows adults of sound mind, who have a terminal diagnosis and six months or less to live (and who can administer the drugs themselves), to request life-ending medication from a physician.
    Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Though Nancy Guthrie is of sound mind she’s said to have mobility issues and is reportedly without her daily medications leaving her vulnerable to life-threatening issues if not taken every 24 hours.
    Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026

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