concussion
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When Pogacar hit the asphalt, the damage was instant: a concussion, bruises and cuts to his face and shoulder, a fractured C7 vertebrae and a broken collarbone said to require surgery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Fiona's 13-year-old daughter was rushed to hospital in an ambulance with concussion and spent about two weeks recovering at home from her injuries after the incident at a riding arena in south Wales.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
In an earlier statement, McConnell claimed he didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
In 2023, McConnell tripped, sustained a concussion, and was away from the Senate for nearly six weeks.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
Miss Peregrine sang out, and no sooner had she said it than another concussion jolted the house, throwing a framed picture off the wall behind me.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
He has a facial tic that he blames on his concussions and a limp stemming from back problems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
The hardest part with concussions can be the initial diagnosis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
Why concussions are up this year is still a mystery, and perhaps it will even out as the season goes on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
Rousey retired from the UFC in 2016 because of repeated concussions, and her aggressive fight style where she finished bouts early was deliberate to avoid taking damage to the head.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
A long shear of light and then a series of low concussions.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
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