lose consciousness
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The two carotid arteries carry 70% of the brain’s blood flow; block them, and a person can quickly lose consciousness.
From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026
A person can lose consciousness, have seizures, collapse, vomit, and fall into a coma.
From Slate • Aug. 17, 2025
In extreme cases, dogs vomit and finally lose consciousness.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025
“I didn’t lose consciousness, I hadn’t been dizzy, but I’ve not been able to return to the stage, and they’ve continued without me.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024
Even if you’re lucky enough to lose consciousness, you’ll find you still need to get up every half hour just to empty your bladder.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
