Is “left” redundant?

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Is “left” redundant?

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A 60-year-old motorcyclist was left unconscious after an accident with a lorry in Tampines on Saturday afternoon (July 3).

Is “left” redundant?

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Re: Is “left” redundant?

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No, it has some meaning...
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