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concussion

[kuhn-kuhsh-uhn] / kənˈkʌʃ ən /


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In 2023, McConnell tripped, sustained a concussion, and was away from the Senate for nearly six weeks.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

Shoaib Bashir took two in an over and Jofra Archer one, as well as striking Blair Tickner with a blow that eventually ruled the seamer out of the match with concussion.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

The news on catcher Dalton Rushing, who exited Monday’s game to rule out a concussion, was more straightforward.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 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

It’s hard—I have nystagmus, the result of a long-ago concussion.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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