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concussion

[kuhn-kuhsh-uhn] / kənˈkʌʃ ən /


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This includes Callin, who has had two major crashes, suffering a concussion and a bruised collar bone, but no lasting injuries.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Offensive lineman Trevor Penning is in concussion protocol.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

In his postgame news conference, Hurts didn’t address the hit by Jackson but did express frustration about not being able to clear the concussion protocol and re-enter the game sooner.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

Another starting quarterback in that mold, the Minnesota Vikings’ Kyler Murray, went down with a concussion in his team’s debut after taking a hit to the head on a scramble.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 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

Heading a football lasts a fraction of a second and rarely causes concussions, but it could also explain why some players develop dementia decades later.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 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

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 hardest part with concussions can be the initial diagnosis.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026

I told everyone about Mr. Terupt’s early concussions, and the bleeding, and the looming surgery.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea




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