fainting fit
Example Sentences
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As they passed the Slytherin table, Malfoy did yet another impression of a fainting fit.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
“She is high-strung and has not been herself since that fainting fit she had on the evening of the reception.”
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
He gazed anxiously at Lesbia, whom he characteristically supposed to be about either to burst into tears or to threaten a fainting fit.
From The War-Workers by Delafield, E.M.
Apafi took advantage of this momentary fainting fit, plucked up his courage, left his wife, and joined the Aga with streaming eyes.
From 'Midst the Wild Carpathians by J?kai, M?r
The storm abated on the 7th, but when they attempted to proceed Franklin was seized with a fainting fit, in consequence of sudden exposure and exhaustion.
From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 by Whymper, Frederick
