of sound mind
Americanidiom
Etymology
Origin of of sound mind
First recorded in 1605–15
Example Sentences
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Paul did not think his father sought advice, but said he was of sound mind when he signed over his home, paying £3,500 upfront and £211 per year to UWP.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
There are some non-vacation-related items for your to-do list, as well: create power-of-attorney documents while your husband is of sound mind and has the legal capacity to sign off on them.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
Although she is of sound mind, Guthrie has physical ailments that keep her from walking very far and needs to take a daily medication that she appears to be without.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2026
While she was of sound mind, she had physical ailments that kept her from walking very far — suggesting she didn’t leave on her own.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2026
“This reassures me that I was of sound mind never to have children.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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