patient
Example Sentences
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A shuttered Northern California hospital is getting a lifeline from Congress, but it doesn’t come with money to actually reopen and serve patients.
From Los Angeles Times
Instead, it said there are civilian police present to protect the staff and patients.
"With support from groups like the Lustgarten Foundation and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, we hope to one day help improve patient outcomes."
From Science Daily
Despite their strong track record, concerns about possible side effects have led some patients to hesitate or stop treatment.
From Science Daily
Speaking afterwards, the 30-year-old said she had been "feeling great for this entire indoor season", adding: "Sometimes you just have to be patient, get race-sharp and wait for the times to come."
From BBC
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