unconsciousness
Britishnoun
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According to a peer-reviewed study in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention, Waymo recorded 85 percent fewer crashes likely to cause serious injuries—like broken bones, unconsciousness, or skull fractures—compared to human drivers.
From Slate • Jun. 10, 2025
“Are you happy with your life,” Jason 2 asks Jason 1 as he sends him into unconsciousness, “or have you ever wondered what else you could have been?”
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2024
My session is tailored around cardiac arrest—the most likely culprit for unconsciousness because of my age and lack of other ailments; other patients might receive more specific disease planning or medical advice.
From Slate • Feb. 13, 2024
"Drowning contributes due to the likelihood of submersion into the pool as he lapsed into unconsciousness; coronary artery disease contributes due to exacerbation of ketamine induced myocardial effects on the heart."
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2023
For a moment the mists of unconsciousness cleared and the old dog opened his eyes, aware of danger.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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