Example Sentences

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When the “not guilty” verdicts were announced, she fainted and had to receive medical attention.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

She got hot standing at the grill and fainted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The Austrian-born film star said he could not speak English at the time and "nearly fainted" when he was asked to address the crowd at a bodybuilding event.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

When someone fainted in the Oval Office in November, he barely reacted.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026

He asked questions about what we had eaten and when, and what her behavior had been before she fainted.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron