discharged

Example Sentences

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NHS England reported that the service had safely discharged thousands of patients home to their families ahead of Christmas, despite the strike action.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The man driving the van has been discharged but three women remain in hospital, the force said.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

That boy, 19-year-old Larry Wayne Chaffin, was dishonorably discharged for his protest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

At the clinic in Próspera, doctors administered a simple one-time injection into Scott’s abdomen, monitored him for a day to check for adverse effects, then discharged him.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

A couple of people who I already can’t remember were discharged a few days ago.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman