A&E
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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One area of healthcare that is frequently contentious and can largely be compared across the UK is A&E waiting times.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Northern Ireland has a different policy on when the A&E "clock" starts and stops, so cannot be included.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
It could be any day in a UK A&E department.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
"Waiting lists are the lowest they've been in three years, more patients in A&E are seen within four hours than for four years, and ambulance response times are the fastest for five years," Streeting said.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 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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