amputate

Example Sentences

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Woodhall would amputate more than 100 limbs, plus “many hands, and fingers,” in the next 25 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

But the doctors in Gaza refused to amputate, hoping to save the foot.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2024

Another patient in north Wales almost had the wrong toe removed during surgery to amputate two others.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024

Shaymaa was rushed to Nasser Hospital, where doctors quickly decided to amputate.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2024

I’m sure they offered him some artificial replacement, like they did Peeta when they had to amputate his lower leg, but I guess he didn’t take it.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins