sedation
Example Sentences
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Adiche and her family have accused Euracare of negligence, saying medics denied Nkanu oxygen and gave him too much sedation, causing a cardiac arrest.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
With sedation, that could add £700 to a bill.
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026
These adverse events included dizziness, sedation, and nausea, with increases described as moderate to large.
From Science Daily • Dec. 30, 2025
I was constantly looking outside myself for both stimulation and sedation.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025
He drew solace and sedation from her nearness.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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