How to Use concussion in a Sentence
concussion
noun- She suffered a severe concussion after falling on the ice.
- He went to hospital with concussion.
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Kurt Busch missed his third straight race with concussion-like symptoms.
— Larry Lage, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2022 -
In fact, the birds would have to hit a tree at twice their current speed — or hit wood four times as stiff — to sustain a concussion.
— New York Times, 14 July 2022 -
For people, an impact of about 135 g’s produces a concussion.
— Viviane Callier, Scientific American, 14 July 2022 -
Kelly suffered a serious concussion that left him with headaches and pain for months afterward, his attorneys said.
— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2022 -
Busch will miss his fourth consecutive race on Sunday with concussion-like symptoms, which has put his playoff berth in jeopardy.
— Jenna Fryer, ajc, 12 Aug. 2022 -
Alvarez was at the ballpark but under a concussion-like protocol where the team was monitoring his every move.
— Paul Newberry, Chron, 20 Aug. 2022 -
Chicago was missing guard Courtney Vandersloot for concussion protocol in the last game, but hope to have her back soon.
— Fox News, 19 July 2022 -
Falcons had three corners inactive today and have lost CB Kevin King to a concussion.
— Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024 -
France won, 16–3, and the All Blacks team captain suffered a concussion, the loss of several teeth, and a torn scrotum.
— Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 -
The 24-year-old now enters the NFL’s concussion protocol for the second time this season.
— Jacob Lev, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024 -
Amy Grant‘s bike accident left her unconscious for nearly 10 minutes and with a concussion, but her team says her recovery is going well.
— Ashley Iasimone, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2022 -
Olave, playing without the Guardian Cap, would be evaluated for a concussion in the Chargers game, but was later cleared to return.
— Jacob Lev, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024 -
The officer responded to the push by striking Blair three times in the head with a baton, drawing blood and giving him a concussion, according to Blair's attorney.
— Fox News, 13 July 2022 -
The concussion threw him back 10 yards in the air and into a vat of molasses.
— USA Today, 10 Apr. 2023 -
The teacher fell to the ground and was punched 15-20 times in the head, and later was treated for a concussion.
— Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2024 -
The impact, Carter told the Free Press, caused bleeding and a concussion.
— Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 4 Aug. 2023 -
During a three-game span with the Raiders in 2012, Adams had two concussions.
— CBS News, 13 Apr. 2023 -
The deputy suffered a concussion, Damante and Wood have said.
— Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 31 Aug. 2022 -
Safety Mike Edwards left the game on the first play with a concussion.
— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2024 -
Green was checked for a concussion and cleared to returned to the bench a few minutes later.
— Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024 -
That forced her to miss some time early in the season, even before the concussion.
— Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2023 -
Chris Board, who left the loss with a concussion, and Quicky Roche also didn’t practice.
— Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2024 -
Denzel Ward, a two-time Pro Bowl player, was out of the game because of a concussion.
— Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2022 -
The good news is that forward Jerami Grant, who missed two games with a concussion prior to the break, has been cleared to play.
— oregonlive, 22 Feb. 2023 -
Kurt Busch has been out with a concussion since late July.
— Jenna Fryer, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 -
One officer on the force suffered a concussion that kept him out of work for months, Jones said.
— Dan Morse, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023 -
The episode comes four months after McConnell had suffered a broken rib and a concussion from a fall in March.
— Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 28 July 2023 -
The concussion came on an awkward collision at the plate, which some of his teammates felt was a dirty play.
— Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 17 Feb. 2023
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