Example Sentences

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He made an instant impact with an electrifying spell, felling and concussing Aussie run-machine Steve Smith.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2025

My great, irrational fear is accidentally dropping something from the press box, which is suspended over the lower levels at Climate Pledge Arena, and concussing someone.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2024

The most nationally discussed story line out of Seattle’s 17-9 playoff win over Philadelphia on Sunday was Clowney concussing Wentz on the Eagles’ second drive.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2020

Sanford enters the Blues lineup for forward Oskar Sundqvist, who was suspended one game for boarding and concussing Boston defenseman Matt Grzelcyk and potentially knocking him out for the rest of the series.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2019

He did it again, concussing still more shockingly when he sat down.

From Lefty Locke Pitcher-Manager by Standish, Burt L.