NHS
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British. National Health Service.
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National Honor Society: a group that high school juniors and seniors are invited to join in recognition of their academic achievement, leadership, service, and character.
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Example Sentences
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They had reviewed 45 studies that were used to justify introducing Oxevision across the NHS.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The MOD said it was investing more in NHS services for veterans.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
According to West London NHS Trust, Broadmoor specialises in "providing assessment, treatment and care in conditions of high security" for men and is one of only three high secure psychiatric hospitals in England and Wales.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The NHS trust that treated Nottingham attacks killer Valdo Calocane is being investigated for corporate manslaughter.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The tools in NHS wanted her to run the show, but you weren’t allowed to be the leader of more than two things, and she was already tennis captain and junior class president.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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