coma

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Recent Examples of coma Xiomara would later die and her mother is currently in a coma, according to Ana Angeles, who is Valasquez's niece. Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025 But, at the same time, he was hit by a bus and went into a coma. Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 9 July 2025 Anyhow, Resurrection finds Dexter alive but languishing in a coma in an upstate New York hospital and being haunted by some of his most notable victims during his twilight sleep. EW.com, 10 July 2025 Then he gets hit by a bus and, while in a coma, gets passed over again in favor of John Stewart. Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for coma
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Noun
  • His experience inspired him to study how warm nighttime showers support slumber.
    Matt Fuchs, Time, 10 July 2025
  • And with a new season upon us, now is the perfect time to refresh your home with breathable textiles that make slumbers peaceful, cozy, and sweat-free.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Throwing a pair of roomy, comfy slippers into your carry-on could be the key that unlocks a full night’s rest on your next long-haul flight.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
  • Tai Chi may also support better rest by encouraging relaxation and enhancing emotional regulation, the study authors added.
    Brian Mastroianni, Health, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • On the show, the long-time parenting expert helped families address issues like lack of discipline, controlling behavior, sleep separation, disrespect and communication.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • The pajamas usually come with socks, but many first-class passengers bring an extra pair, or put the airline pair over their own for a snuggly sleep experience.
    Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Few tools have undergone as radical a reappraisal in high-performance coaching circles as hypnosis.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • To maximize its safety and effectiveness, Sultan recommended hypnosis by a qualified professional.
    Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • And the torpor is reflected in DraftKings’ NBA title odds for next season, as of Wednesday.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
  • In the mid-to-late ’70s, when New York was sunk into the torpor of potential economic ruin, the city was fabled in another way.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • By leaving, work in the chamber came to a standstill because the state Constitution requires at least 100 of the 150 members to be present before any legislation can be considered on the floor.
    John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 18 July 2025
  • Multiple regional media outlets have indicated that Vietnamese companies are increasing their market presence in Cambodia as border trade with Thailand came to a standstill.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 16 July 2025

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“Coma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coma. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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