amputate
Example Sentences
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He did his best to amputate above the sickly parts in the hope of saving the patient’s life.
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
Another infection led doctors to amputate his left arm below the elbow that December.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023
"They're not gonna amputate it, baby. They're gonna fix it," she assured her.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
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