Example Sentences

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In a personal statement, he described the attack as "extremely aggressive and shocking" and said he had suffered from increased forgetfulness ever since.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“We stand in an avalanche of forgetfulness, resisting the sway of disappearance.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

This forgetfulness can come at a high cost.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

The disorder occurs when there’s a fluid buildup in the brain, causing difficulty walking and balancing, confusion, and forgetfulness, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

I don’t like this lapsing into forgetfulness; it may make or continue some injury to the brain.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker