fainting

Example Sentences

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Morris first began experiencing symptoms when she was 16-years-old, suffering from heavy bleeding, vomiting and fainting spells.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

I lived for weeks with steady pain, fainting spells, nosebleeds, and vision changes that made it difficult to function.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

These days, the Federal Aviation Administration requires that U.S. airlines carry smelling salts onboard in case a pilot needs to be awakened after fainting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

Tom plays a few pickup basketball games during his trip but always feels at risk of fainting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

S/he experiences hallucinations, vomiting, chronic migraines, memory loss, and/or fainting spells.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken