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  • noun The emergency department of a hospital.

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Abbreviation of emergency.

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Examples

  • LONDON — Global drinks giant Diageo PLC said its six-month net profit rose 18% on strong sales in emerg ing markets, but the results fell short of expectations.

    Diageo Warns of Weak Conditions in Europe Simon Zekaria 2011

  • Anon – we do have TeleHealth on speed dial, but we don't dial it much anymore because they ALWAYS tell us to go to emerg.

    Peace In A Dyson | Her Bad Mother 2009

  • The LCD screen emerg ing out of the dash looks woefully aftermarket.

    The Better to Eat You With, Luxury Rivals DAN NEIL 2010

  • Improved sales were driven by 22% growth in emerg ing markets, particularly India and China, but Philips also reported 8% growth in mature markets, especially Japan, Chief Financial Officer Pierre-Jean Sivignon said.

    Earnings Watch 2010

  • But I had to nurse Miss Baby in the back room at the emerg, a real portrait of pathetic that had the * nurses* being extra nice to me after.

    Sweet When Low Down kittenpie 2007

  • Anon - we do have TeleHealth on speed dial, but we don't dial it much anymore because they ALWAYS tell us to go to emerg.

    Peace In A Dyson 2009

  • Seen enough emerg room dramas for a life time right?

    what is worth your time? The Verger 2009

  • Seen enough emerg room dramas for a life time right?

    Archive 2009-08-01 The Verger 2009

  • July 07, 2009 at 2:43 AM i'd like a good one for yellowjackets and paper wasps - we have a few that congregate around our shed all the time no nests, i've looked and followed them when they land. really don't want to have to rush my 17month old twins to emerg if they get stung and react. already know the dog is allergic...

    Repel Flies With A Bag Of Water | Lifehacker Australia 2009

  • Hallward refers to elements within Lavalas "emerg (ing) from the crucible of repression stronger than before," and it's encouraging to believe they'll build on it.

    Peter Hallward's "Damming the Flood" - Part II 2008

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