first aid
noun
: emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained
Examples of first aid in a Sentence
She gave him first aid for his sprained ankle.
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The responding officers rendered first aid to the victims before they were taken to local hospitals.
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Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Despite first aid efforts, the person died on the scene, officials said.
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Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The boy received first aid treatment and was transported to a hospital in the capital, Caracas, Jorge said, per the BBC.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Common issues include confusion over what qualifies as an eligible expense, card declines at checkout, reimbursement processes that feel too time-consuming and low use for everyday eligible categories like first aid or personal care products.
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Dave Etling,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Despite first aid efforts, the person died on the scene, officials said.
—
Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The boy received first aid treatment and was transported to a hospital in the capital, Caracas, Jorge said, per the BBC.
—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Common issues include confusion over what qualifies as an eligible expense, card declines at checkout, reimbursement processes that feel too time-consuming and low use for everyday eligible categories like first aid or personal care products.
—
Dave Etling,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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“First aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20aid. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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first aid
noun
: emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained
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