forgetfulness
Example Sentences
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The purpose is to have somebody to call in case the financial representative senses something amiss: unusual withdrawals, missed payments, confusion, forgetfulness or other signs of cognitive decline.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
In a personal statement, he described the attack as "extremely aggressive and shocking" and said he had suffered from increased forgetfulness ever since.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
This forgetfulness can come at a high cost.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
Do you worry that your own or a loved one’s episodes of forgetfulness aren’t just typical memory issues but cognitive decline?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
The blessing of forgetfulness: that was the first essential.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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