lose consciousness

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The two carotid arteries carry 70% of the brain’s blood flow; block them, and a person can quickly lose consciousness.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

Her 16-year-old son Tommy was diagnosed with epilepsy in May 2024 and suffers from tonic-clonic seizures, which cause him to lose consciousness and have violent muscle contractions.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

A person can lose consciousness, have seizures, collapse, vomit, and fall into a coma.

From Slate • Aug. 17, 2025

“I didn’t lose consciousness, I hadn’t been dizzy, but I’ve not been able to return to the stage, and they’ve continued without me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024

Also do not lose consciousness in the dining room if that waiter drops that big spoon again.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger