palliative
Example Sentences
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End-of-life charity Marie Curie has estimated that the need for palliative care in Scotland will rise by almost 20% by 2050, with almost 11,000 more people requiring care each year than in 2025.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
He has repeatedly insisted that "it is not an either/or choice" between assisted dying and palliative care.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
The SNP's Ruth Maguire, while also citing concerns about the cost of the proposals, said: "It's not a free choice if you do not have access to good palliative care."
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
McArthur said the debate "shone a light" on the crucial and often misunderstood palliative care sector.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
She drew close to Úrsula, trusting that she would know of some palliative for her attacks.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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