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Menninger

American  
[men-ing-er] / ˈmɛn ɪŋ ər /

noun

  1. Charles Frederick, 1862–1953, and his sons Karl Augustus, 1893–1990, and William Claire, 1899–1966, U.S. psychiatrists.


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“I need to be sure people trust us,” Menninger said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2024

Menninger, the judge, said the trial involves “great issues of public interest,” including “murder, sexual orientation, gender and religion.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2024

Whether it’s planning weekly video calls with your friend group or calling your grandma every day, Menninger suggests you think of non-monetary gifts that your loved ones will appreciate.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2022

Getting enough sleep is also critical, so Menninger recommends turning off your electronics a few hours before bed.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2022

Prior to the trial, at which Andrews pleaded innocent by reason of insanity, the psychiatric staff of the Menninger Clinic conducted an exhaustive examination of the accused; this produced a diagnosis of “schizophrenia, simple type.”

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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