A&E
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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Last year, there were 100 admissions, 73 of which came through the A&E department, compared with 38 of the 47 in 2015.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
At the Royal Berkshire Hospital, for example, the four‑hour A&E target was met in 82% of cases during December's walkout, compared with 73% the previous week.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Consultants and other senior doctors deployed in A&E are able to assess quickly whether patients need urgent treatment or whether it is safe to redirect them to other community health services.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Helen was then admitted to A&E at Ysbyty Bronglais in Aberystwyth where her condition rapidly worsened, with severe confusion, loss of coordination, and increasing drowsiness.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Old books are dated, naturally, but they can show you things about life in the past which you can't pick up from an A&E documentary.
From The Project Gutenberg FAQ 2002 by Tinsley, Jim
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