lose consciousness

phrase

: to become unconscious
She lost consciousness briefly.

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Miami’s German Berterame was hospitalized after landing on his head from an in-air collision and appearing to lose consciousness, but is said to now be stable and undergoing tests. Greg Cote july 26, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026 In the 70th minute at Saputo Stadium, Berterame was involved in an aerial collision with Montreal defender Efrain Morales and landed awkwardly on the pitch, appearing to lose consciousness. Colin Millar, New York Times, 26 July 2026 Cam flew over the handlebars, striking the pavement hard enough to lose consciousness almost instantly. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 Some breathe heavily, notice their heart rate going into overdrive and can even lose consciousness. Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lose consciousness

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“Lose consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20consciousness. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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