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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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conciousness

He was hit by a car. When she got to him, she tried to keep him awake but he moved in and out of conciousness.

Is the bolded natural? Is there another way of saying it?
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It's quite natural. We speak of losing and regaining conciousness, but your original is the only one I can think of which implies a recurring cycle - at least, it's the most concise. - A.

— Avangi

  • It's quite natural.
  • We speak of losing and regaining conciousness, but your original is the only one I can think of which implies a recurring cycle - at least, it's the most concise.
  • - A.
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It's quite natural. We speak of losing and regaining conciousness, but your original is the only one I can think of which implies a recurring cycle - at least, it's the most concise. - A.
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