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comatose

[kom-uh-tohs, koh-muh-] / ˈkɒm əˌtoʊs, ˈkoʊ mə- /


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BERLIN—Germany unveiled a broad economic overhaul on Thursday in an attempt to jolt its comatose economy back to life and boost the government’s approval ratings ahead of elections in the fall.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

John was described as being in a "comatose state" but just a day later he was back in the Northern Social Club getting out of his wheelchair and walking around.

From BBC ● May 12, 2026

The good collides with the bad at such an intense pace that the resulting impact leaves the film comatose.

From Salon ● Jan. 25, 2026

They were still married and he was covered by her health insurance, which he needed as he rehabbed from the 12 strokes and six heart attacks he had while comatose.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2025

She glared at Bruce Bogtrotter who was sitting on his chair like some huge overstuffed grub, replete, comatose, unable to move or to speak.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl


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