comatose
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John was described as being in a "comatose state" but just a day later he was back in the Northern Social Club getting out of his wheelchair and walking around.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
The good collides with the bad at such an intense pace that the resulting impact leaves the film comatose.
From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026
The algae bloom led to widespread domoic acid poisoning, with sea lions having seizures or falling into a comatose state.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025
Ingesting domoic acid from harmful algal blooms can cause animals to have seizures, crane their heads in a motion known as “stargazing,” or become comatose.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025
She glared at Bruce Bogtrotter who was sitting on his chair like some huge overstuffed grub, replete, comatose, unable to move or to speak.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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