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
"These are power brokers who don't need that 2 p.m. sinking spell," he says.
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
The sick Government-bond market last week had its worst sinking spell.
From Time Magazine Archive
At noon he was seized with a sudden sinking spell.
From Twelve Men by Theodore Dreiser
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