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concussion

[kuhn-kuhsh-uhn] / kənˈkʌʃ ən /


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In 2023, McConnell tripped, sustained a concussion, and was away from the Senate for nearly six weeks.

From Slate Jul. 2, 2026

Shoaib Bashir took two in an over and Jofra Archer one, as well as striking Blair Tickner with a blow that eventually ruled the seamer out of the match with concussion.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

The news on catcher Dalton Rushing, who exited Monday’s game to rule out a concussion, was more straightforward.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

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 first report was very bad, and Buford rode over and took command, but it was only concussion and Gamble was back on his feet in a few moments, ragged and dirty.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara

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

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 14, 2026

He sustained four concussions in six years, and met with doctors to see if he could continue his football career.

From MarketWatch Mar. 9, 2026

Rousey told BBC Sport in 2024 how she suffered from concussions before she transitioned into MMA from judo.

From BBC Feb. 19, 2026

Meyers Taylor fought concussions and even a bout of Covid at Beijing 2022 that spoiled another dream: acting as Team USA’s flag-bearer.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 17, 2026

I told everyone about Mr. Terupt’s early concussions, and the bleeding, and the looming surgery.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea




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