emergency room

Example Sentences

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For many autistic people, even a slim prospect of an unwanted encounter with law enforcement or an emergency room is frightening.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“Sure, it works. But if you’re going to the emergency room because you’re bleeding, you’re not a shopper,” Perlman said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

An analysis of emergency room visits identified 10,500 homeless New Mexicans in 2022, with Albuquerque’s Bernalillo County ranking as the state’s county with the most homeless people.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Healthcare utilization included hospital stays, clinic visits either in person or virtual, and emergency room visits.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

“In some pretties, they disappear, or are intentionally cured—in those whose professions require them to react quickly, like working in an emergency room, or putting out a fire. Those who deal with conflict and danger.”

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld