forgetfulness
Example Sentences
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“We stand in an avalanche of forgetfulness, resisting the sway of disappearance.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
This forgetfulness can come at a high cost.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 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
The words are coming back, as if by writing them down, I’m fishing them out of forgetfulness, one by one.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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