sinking spell
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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"Her vital signs were stable. But she seemed to have a sinking spell and it . . . it was a mystery to me," said Dr. Charles Engles, a neurosurgeon who treated Tonya.
From Salon • Jul. 7, 2022
Instead, the biggest sinking spell in a year hit the Chicago grain pits at midweek.
From Time Magazine Archive
His brokers had that morning upped margin requirements on "wet" stocks� to as high as 50 and 60% and the wet issues had consequently had a sinking spell.
From Time Magazine Archive
Fortnight ago nationalization of silver gave the devalued dollar its first bad sinking spell, and last week gold flowed out again.
From Time Magazine Archive
“She had sinking spell while you were downstairs.”
From Whispering Walls by Wirt, Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine)
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