lose consciousness

idiom

: to become unconscious

She lost consciousness briefly.

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It is intended to work by releasing nitrogen, inducing hypoxia, and allowing the user to lose consciousness and pass away without physical suffering. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 Corrigan appeared to lose consciousness but eventually got up and walked home, authorities said. —

Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024 State officials have argued death by nitrogen gas is a humane, painless form of execution and that the person would lose consciousness within seconds of inhaling the nitrogen and die within minutes. —

Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2024 Police did not say what caused Perez to lose consciousness, whether any weapons were involved or if any individuals besides Perez and the homeowner were at the scene. —

Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lose consciousness

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