pass out

Example Sentences

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"This was probably the only time in the whole process that I actually thought I might pass out or even die."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

While waiting on a bench at the police station, officers said Diarra was seen to pass out and paramedics were called who tried to revive him, but he was pronounced dead.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

The young man then appeared to pass out as bystanders screamed.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

He put in backup guard Jamar Brown and took him out after Brown gave up a basket and fumbled a pass out of bounds for a turnover.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

I really felt like I might pass out.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi