lose consciousness
Example Sentences
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Any intervention needs to be quick and effective: A person who is choking can lose consciousness and go into cardiac arrest within three to five minutes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
While that kind of dramatic interference is typical during a staged wrestling fight, Smith appeared to lose consciousness as soon as Jackson body slammed him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
A cargo ship captain has told a jury at the Old Bailey that he did not lose consciousness or fall asleep in the hours before the vessel he was in command of crashed.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026
The two carotid arteries carry 70% of the brain’s blood flow; block them, and a person can quickly lose consciousness.
From Salon ● Jan. 14, 2026
Even if you’re lucky enough to lose consciousness, you’ll find you still need to get up every half hour just to empty your bladder.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
