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ambulance

[am-byuh-luhns] / ˈæm bjə ləns /
NOUN
emergency vehicle
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The facility serves general aviation aircraft including private, corporate, charter, air ambulance, law enforcement, fire rescue, flight training and light cargo.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

She finally settled on Systems Design, an ambulance billing company based in Poulsbo, Wash., nestled between Seattle and the Olympic Mountains.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

She said that on the set of “Zombies,” she suffered a seizure and woke up in an ambulance, which prompted her to come forward with the condition.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

His proposals will not necessarily affect the operation of the national health boards that run the Scottish ambulance service or those that provide procurement and other support to the NHS.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Ever since we got called on the carpet by the principal for riding in the ambulance, Carl avoided the school driveway.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

The agency responded with an ambulance, a medic engine and two air ambulances.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

It said that 20 ambulances were dispatched to the scene and those injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

Helicopters and coastguard boats have been dispatched to the scene, while ambulances have been stationed on the beach.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

Social media videos from the scene appear to show crowds gathering around police cars and ambulances, where a large area is cordoned off.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

On the edge of the field stood a row of ambulances and teams of trained stretcher bearers with walkie-talkies.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller



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