forgetfulness

Example Sentences

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“We stand in an avalanche of forgetfulness, resisting the sway of disappearance.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

This forgetfulness can come at a high cost.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

"This was not normal forgetfulness, which does get worse as you get older, this was different."

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

The disorder occurs when there’s a fluid buildup in the brain, causing difficulty walking and balancing, confusion, and forgetfulness, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

But the king had another attack of forgetfulness.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood