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unresponsive

British  
/ ˌʌnrɪˈspɒnsɪv /

adjective

  1. not reacting or responding to an action, question, suggestion, etc

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Example Sentences

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In a statement, ICE said staff found Ramos-Solano unresponsive in his bunk and immediately initiated life-saving measures, including CPR, while calling emergency services.

From Los Angeles Times

The man was found unresponsive at 4:51 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Her condition quickly worsened and in the middle of the night, she started vomiting and then became unresponsive.

From BBC

At 13:15, a nurse went into Leona's room and found her unresponsive.

From BBC

Royer Perez-Jimenez was found "unconscious and unresponsive" on Monday at the Glades County Detention Center in Florida, according to a statement from ICE.

From BBC

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