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concussion

[kuhn-kuhsh-uhn] / kənˈkʌʃ ən /


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In an earlier statement, McConnell claimed he didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

"Mr Kneeland played in the modern era of concussion protocols and better helmets, and yet he still developed CTE," said Dr Chris Nowinski, co-founder and CEO of the Concussion & CTE Foundation.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

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

Ellsberg spent the next three months in a hospital bed, recovering from a severe concussion and a broken knee.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

Tim Moscicki, an athletic trainer at Loyola High for 38 years, said much has changed for the better in protecting football players from concussions and other head injuries.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

He has a facial tic that he blames on his concussions and a limp stemming from back problems.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

Atkins knew a little bit about what concussions felt like, and even this time was different.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 14, 2026

Jones added that several teammates had suffered concussions which "affected their day-to-day lives", with one unable to return to rugby for about six months because of ongoing symptoms.

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

A long shear of light and then a series of low concussions.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy




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