sedation
Example Sentences
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The family of Adichie had accused the hospital of negligence, alleging that medics denied oxygen to her son and administered excessive sedation, which they say led to cardiac arrest.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
These adverse events included dizziness, sedation, and nausea, with increases described as moderate to large.
From Science Daily • Dec. 30, 2025
I was constantly looking outside myself for both stimulation and sedation.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025
In the weeks that followed, she underwent more surgeries, sedation and intubation.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2024
He drew solace and sedation from her nearness.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
