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first aid

NOUN
emergency care
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McNally collapsed to the ground as the other man tried to give first aid and shouted for help.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The trial had heard Roberts briefly lost consciousness in the collision, but when he came to he offered first aid to the Pinkneys until an ambulance arrived.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Crew members tried to give him first aid, but to no avail, said Alok Singh, the late captain’s brother-in-law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It said its lifeguards had saved 2,165 lives since then and helped almost 500,000 people through water rescue, returning lost children and delivering first aid and casualty care.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

They weren’t much better at first aid than they were at cooking, but Luxa at least knew what ointment to use.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins



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