elective
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The rise in waiting lists comes despite the NHS in England delivering what were described as record levels of planned, elective care over the summer, while demand for services also reached its highest level ever.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
It’s the latest elective, cash-pay scan for asymptomatic people that raises either hopes or eyebrows, depending on how you view our healthcare system.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
The fact that it outlived “The Swan” by several years only enhanced its role in mainstreaming elective cosmetic surgery.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
A trust spokesperson said the recommendation, which would still see elective surgery delivered at Causeway, was aimed at ensuring it "can continue to deliver a safe, stable and sustainable service".
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Stacy ignores us and starts talking about how boring her computer elective is, and then everyone starts talking about their electives and how fun or awful they are.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
Her children, who are now adults, would constantly be pulled out of class and weren’t able to take electives like their peers as they got older.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Many personal-finance classes begin as electives, often spearheaded by one passionate teacher who builds their own curriculum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
While some language courses will still be available for students as electives, the university made it clear the programs were on the chopping block.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 30, 2023
More electives and club options tailored to what students want.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2023
“We have a couple of great science electives at Beecher,” he said.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
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