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A&E

American

Trademark.

Arts and Entertainment: a cable television channel.

A & E British

abbreviation

Accident and Emergency (department in hospitals)

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Wright said Preston had been taken by the defendants to the hospital's A&E at about 18:30 BST on 27 July.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Delia Lodge said she is filled with dread every time they have to sit in the same area as A&E patients while waiting for treatment at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, in Denbighshire.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

As well as working as an A&E doctor in Glasgow, Dr Christina Mackaill is also an expert in space medicine.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The strike is scheduled to continue until Monday and Gloucestershire patients have been warned Cheltenham General Hospital's A&E will operate until then as a minor injuries unit between 08:00 and 20:00.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Old books are dated, naturally, but they can show you things about life in the past which you can't pick up from an A&E documentary.

From The Project Gutenberg FAQ 2002 by Tinsley, Jim

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