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Noun
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Now, the Swedish flatpack giant believes its long-elusive obsession is, at long last, blowing up.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026 -
This story made the most sense to me, and for the next forty years his death became the rationale and justification for my Vietnam War obsession.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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According to the National Institutes of Health's Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center, Schwartz-Jampel syndrome is a condition where the muscles permanently stiffen and a person has bone abnormalities called chondrodysplasia, both of which can worsen over time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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As part of that effort, the railroad has installed inspection portals that scan the trains and take pictures to help spot any abnormalities that would suggest contraband or immigrants aboard the train.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Festivalgoers should expect petition endeavors aimed at mellowing out Idaho’s legal phobia about marijuana.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Apr. 2026
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His father has many food phobias and drug issues.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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An investigation found that Batt befriended Lineman, who had senile dementia and required a live-in aide to help her with all daily activities, according to the district attorney’s office.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Patients with vascular dementia had the highest risk of contracting COVID-19 — with odds more than three times higher — followed by patients with presenile dementia, senile dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and post-traumatic dementia.—
Julie Washington,
cleveland,
3 Mar. 2021
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He was diagnosed with schizophrenia during his college years.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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Two people diagnosed with schizophrenia were living in the theater.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Based on Alaïa Jade’s public reputation and the structural unsoundness of the bell tower, Smullen thinks an accidental death is likely.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
21 Nov. 2025
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In looking back at the history of Emtech, the colt who suffered a catastrophic breakdown in Saturday’s eighth race, it was discovered that he was once placed on the Veterinarian’s List because of unsoundness.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Sep. 2019
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His delusion is central to why this revival is so potent.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Concerns have grown over the potential for AI chatbots to fuel delusions in people, especially those who are already vulnerable to mental health problems.—
Laura Jarrett,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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“Dementedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dementedness. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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