Example Sentences

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"Daily, at least 20-25 children were fainting during school assembly three to four months ago".

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2022

We had to shut down because people were fainting from the heat.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2022

“People were fainting, coming down with fever,” he said.

From Washington Post • May 9, 2022

“People were fainting because it was too hot, too busy, and the space was overcrowded.”

From Washington Times • Mar. 6, 2022

Mrs. Coulter hesitated; her eyes closed, she seemed to sway as if she were fainting; but she kept her balance and opened her eyes again, with an infinite beautiful sadness in them.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman