faint
Example Sentences
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I stopped moving and made a faint, inhuman noise.
From Literature
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Present Elliot’s jaw had dropped open, and I reached over and put my hand under his chin, closing his mouth with a faint click of teeth.
From Literature
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Together, these countless faint events create what is called the gravitational-wave background.
From Science Daily
With a third round of US-Iran negotiations in Geneva ending this week without a final agreement but with the faint signs of progress, Iran is once again entering a phase of profound uncertainty.
From BBC
It usually only needs treatment if it's causing symptoms, which may include dizziness, fainting or feeling like you're about to faint; chest pain, tiredness or shortness of breath.
From BBC
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