Example Sentences
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I learned about chocolatines last year from the Journal’s Joshua Robinson, who fainted from embarrassment when I walked into a Toulouse patisserie and ordered a “chocolatini,” like it was happy hour at an airport Chili’s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
One 32-year-old Berliner, Diane, told AFP she had fainted from the heat once already, despite drinking three litres of water.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
Last year, Price fainted while appearing at a groundbreaking for the upgrade of the Los Angeles Convention Center, which is located in his district.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
When someone fainted in the Oval Office in November, he barely reacted.
From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2026
Raymie thought that she might faint, too, even though she had never fainted before and had no idea what almost fainting felt like.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
