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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

But Monica is shaken from this stasis when her son, Martin, goes comatose.

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

He has remained in a comatose state since then.

From BBC Mar. 11, 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

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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