morphine

Example Sentences

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It told the BBC that morphine had been administered twice to Jacqueline's aunt Caitriona at the end of her life.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Sir Ed told reporters he administered morphine to his mother to help her deal with the pain of her condition towards the end of her life.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024

The existence of this self-made morphine has been considered a way of identifying animals – until recently, mostly just mammals – capable of experiencing pleasure and pain.

From Salon • Jul. 14, 2024

It was a very interesting nine-month tour of duty in military service, tactical training, and of course the medical aspect of evaluating injuries, administering morphine, splinting and stopping bleeding.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2024

At three in the morning on Billy’s morphine night in prison, a new patient was carried into the hospital by two lusty Englishmen.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut