discharged

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Scotland and Wales have a target that 95% of patients are to be seen, admitted, transferred, or discharged within four hours of arrival at an emergency department.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The Grammy-winning “Savage” star received treatment and has been discharged to rest, the spokesperson added.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Pitchford said it was a real blow to be told he was not eligible because he was not "dismissed or discharged", although he said he was pressured into leaving.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

At the clinic in Próspera, doctors administered a simple one-time injection into Scott’s abdomen, monitored him for a day to check for adverse effects, then discharged him.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Many thousands of gallons of chemicals have been discharged along roadsides in the name of ragweed control.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson