lose consciousness

idiom

: to become unconscious
She lost consciousness briefly.

Examples of lose consciousness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Life How Venus flytraps give scientists insights on consciousness and anesthesia Anesthesia causes animals and humans to lose consciousness. Big Think, 24 June 2024 When heatstroke sets in, people can even lose consciousness or pass out — in this case, seek immediate medical attention. Carmel Wroth, NPR, 6 June 2024 When the victim stirs, the suspect hits him several more times in the head until the victim appears to lose consciousness. Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 17 May 2024 While hibernating, a groundhog's body temperature can drop from about 99 degrees Fahrenheit to as low as 37 degrees, a temperature cold enough to be fatal to humans, who lose consciousness at about 82 degrees. USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lose consciousness 

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“Lose consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20consciousness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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