CPR
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Example Sentences
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Officers then called an ambulance and began CPR.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
"In simple terms, he would not have survived, however quickly he received first aid, CPR or expert medical treatment," the judge added.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
An emergency responder started to perform CPR on Bautista, who was soon transported to a medical center.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
When paramedics arrived, they covered Mark with a sheet and began CPR on Jacob.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
I hated it—except that I learned how to do CPR.
From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz
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