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fainting



NOUN
blackout
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As it worsens, however, it can lead to fatigue, chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, heart failure, and in some cases premature death.

From Science Daily Jul. 13, 2026

Does anyone need to lie down on an official FIFA-issued fainting couch?

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

Pilgrims perform most of the hajj's rites outdoors where more than a million devotees gather in stifling conditions, with many attendees succumbing to heatstroke, fainting spells and even cardiac arrest triggered by the heat.

From Barron's May 25, 2026

It usually only needs treatment if it's causing symptoms, which may include dizziness, fainting or feeling like you're about to faint; chest pain, tiredness or shortness of breath.

From BBC Feb. 27, 2026

“She is high-strung and has not been herself since that fainting fit she had on the evening of the reception.”

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck




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