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concussion

[kuhn-kuhsh-uhn] / kənˈkʌʃ ən /


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Reserve guard Trevor Penning also won’t play because of a concussion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

Hurts was able to jog back to the Eagles huddle but was then called to the sideline for concussion testing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

Without the influential Tara Jane Stanley through concussion, they were odds against but with Wigan unable to get into their free-flowing stride, York's superb determination saw them over the line.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

He may return quicker than expected, however, as he has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocols and might take the field this weekend against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

Maybe you really did hit your head and you have a concussion and you don’t remember who I am.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

Doctors used to worry almost exclusively about concussions, but most headers don’t produce a concussion diagnosis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

The “why” could be bad luck, better awareness in diagnosing concussions or something else.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026

Rousey retired from the UFC in 2016 because of repeated concussions, and her aggressive fight style where she finished bouts early was deliberate to avoid taking damage to the head.

From BBC ● May 17, 2026

New Orleans Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State — Chris Olave has been great for the Saints, but he’s prone to concussions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026

He told us about Mr. Terupt’s wrestling and concussions and it not being all Peter’s fault.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea


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