Example Sentences

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Storr acknowledged that Dr. Janov had “made a lot of neurotics feel better,” but he attributed the success essentially to the power of suggestion.

From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2017

He helped found the little magazine Neurotica — “for and about neurotics, written by neurotics” — which was an influence on the budding Beat generation.

From New York Times • May 19, 2017

They attack the very shelter nature had given them, something neurotics of all animal classes can relate to.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2017

It specializes in "charismatics and neurotics" who tell true personal stories to an audience without the use of notes. 

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2016

Dora had handled plenty of neurotics in her time.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck