comatose

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The good collides with the bad at such an intense pace that the resulting impact leaves the film comatose.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026

Ingesting domoic acid from harmful algal blooms can cause animals to have seizures, crane their heads in a motion known as “stargazing,” or become comatose.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025

Recovery comes in stages: from a comatose state to disorientation, then aggressive reawakening—when the animals are most dangerous due to lingering neurological effects.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

"But in this particular bloom, we're seeing them really comatose and rather taken out by this toxin."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

She glared at Bruce Bogtrotter who was sitting on his chair like some huge overstuffed grub, replete, comatose, unable to move or to speak.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl