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Recent Examples of delirium The high didn’t last long, as losses to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest turned delirium into depression for United fans. Alex Tabet, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2024 But in 1956, children and adults began falling ill with convulsions, delirium, loss of muscle control, drooling, and tremors. Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024 An imbalance of neurotransmitters can cause delirium in some people. Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 25 Sep. 2024 The Lodge takes its time building a tense atmosphere of suspense and delirium set in a remote winter cabin just days before Christmas. Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for delirium

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“Delirium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delirium. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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