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catatonic

[kat-uh-ton-ik] / ˌkæt əˈtɒn ɪk /


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Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey posted on social media that Gilman had been "essentially catatonic" and battling a "severe case of pneumonia" before he was released.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

And besides, as David Hill of Rolling Stone notes, American sports—which naturally lend themselves to micro-betting with their long pauses and occasionally catatonic pace—were founded to enable wagering.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026

“They’re talking with families who are in shock, who are infuriated, who at times are catatonic because of their loss,” Dr. Blosnich said.

From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2023

The day I was set to leave, she sat on the couch, catatonic, unwilling to speak to me or even look in my direction.

From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2022

The twins were near catatonic when the server finally brought the check, pausing momentarily as if he had just realized they were a table full of kids.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss



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