discharge
Example Sentences
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After she suffered complications, she went to a county hospital, and following her discharge, a health care provider tipped off local law enforcement.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
The facility, Essayli said, had a non-death discharge rate of about 85%, nearly five times the national average.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Pitchford said he unsuccessfully tried to leave the army twice, before telling a forces doctor that he was gay to try to get a medical discharge as a last resort.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
When it’s time to discharge that stored energy, adding the right amount of water causes the pellets to release enough heat to generate temperatures up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit, says Cache’s founder, Arpit Dwivedi.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
“Of course”—J/C gestures to us—“it’s a lot better when you have family support. They want to make sure they discharge you into a safe environment. I don’t have that.”
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
