forgetfulness
Example Sentences
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This forgetfulness can come at a high cost.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
Do you worry that your own or a loved one’s episodes of forgetfulness aren’t just typical memory issues but cognitive decline?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
The disorder occurs when there’s a fluid buildup in the brain, causing difficulty walking and balancing, confusion, and forgetfulness, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 9, 2025
Many women going through menopause report experiencing what they describe as "brain fog," a mix of forgetfulness, reduced focus, and mental fatigue.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2025
He lost count of time, hovering between sleep and waking, until forgetfulness came over him.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
