as in cases
an individual awaiting or under medical care and treatment
the nurse asked the patient to change into a paper gown
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Noun
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In some cases, including Louisiana, congressional maps get redrawn to ensure minority voters represent a majority of those within a district.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025 -
The ruling comes shortly after the Court reversed another capital conviction in a different state due to prosecutorial misconduct, highlighting concerns over consistency in death penalty cases.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Nurses and doctors are especially vulnerable, with reports showing that 91% of emergency doctors and 25% of nurses have been victims of workplace violence.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Patients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patients. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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