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
The sick Government-bond market last week had its worst sinking spell.
From Time Magazine Archive
The sinking spell came at a particularly bad time for Treasury Secretary Robert B. Anderson; he needed $5.3 billion to carry the Government through June 30.
From Time Magazine Archive
With Merrick's offerings, 1965-66 will be recorded as a minor sinking spell in the long decline of legit.
From Time Magazine Archive
Mrs. Dwight, he explained, had not benefited as they had hoped by the journeyings abroad, and she had just had something like a sinking spell.
From A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade by King, Charles
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