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concussion

[kuhn-kuhsh-uhn] / kənˈkʌʃ ən /


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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

Rushing, in his first game back in the lineup after being removed Monday to rule out a concussion, huddled with Ohtani and pitching coach Mark Prior on the mound to debrief.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

Doctors used to worry almost exclusively about concussions, but most headers don’t produce a concussion diagnosis.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

She put all the dirty towels in a pile beside the bed and said, “Now you look perfectly handsome again. There’s no concussion, so you won’t have to stay here tonight....”

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith

Doctors used to worry almost exclusively about concussions, but most headers don’t produce a concussion diagnosis.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 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

The “why” could be bad luck, better awareness in diagnosing concussions or something else.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 14, 2026

Jones added that several teammates had suffered concussions which "affected their day-to-day lives", with one unable to return to rugby for about six months because of ongoing symptoms.

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

It was impossible to make out what she was saying over the sound of planes and distant concussions, so we took off running across the bog.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs




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