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paramedic

[par-uh-med-ik] / ˌpær əˈmɛd ɪk /
NOUN
emergency medical technician
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He worked for 16 years as a paramedic before taking the helm of family farmland that his grandparents left behind.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

“A paramedic can get anywhere, and I sucked up to the nurses.”

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

Knox, who works as a paramedic, urged the government to implement graduated driving licences, including a ban on new drivers carrying young passengers for a period after passing their test.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Andres Hurtado, a paramedic who was standing close to the scene when the crash occurred, said he treated three people who were badly injured, including a girl.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

“If you need a paramedic, the guys up at the security booth know CPR,” she said eagerly.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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