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clinic

noun

Definition of clinic

as in hospital

a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured After working as a city emergency room physician for many years, he started a small clinic in a remote village.

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an intensive educational or training program This winter, Shelley will attend a softball clinic to prepare herself for the upcoming season.

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Recent Examples of clinic They’re also known to offer medical support, access to landlines and ID clinics. — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 On top of that, the clinic system received a grant from Melinda Gates’s foundation. — Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 So far, only one clinic in the DRC is involved in the trial, but there are plans to expand in the coming weeks, said Moorthy at a press conference last Thursday. — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 7 July 2026 For those patients who lost their insurance, the clinics have to pay for the coverage while Medi-Cal reimbursements are unavailable. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for clinic

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Paramedics took the child to the hospital, where the toddler died, Grace Mariot, a police spokeswoman, said.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
The temperatures were so hot in France that the lack of air conditioning in many parts of hospitals is posing a health risk.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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Saleh sometimes leads painting workshops where participants can decorate items like ornaments and lampshades.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Energy Alchemy, a luxury five-day retreat in Bali priced at 42,000 yuan ($6,200), is aimed at wealthy millennial Chinese women and includes workshops on breathwork and reiki, a Japanese spiritual healing practice.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

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The All-Star reserves were selected by the WNBA’s 15 head coaches, who were tasked with voting for three guards, five frontcourt players and four players at either position regardless of conference.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 8 July 2026
Waiting to hear from the Vatican Kunst said he was tapped by Bishop Daniel Felton — who presented Buh’s case at the conference — to gather information regarding a possible cause for sainthood.

— Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026

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