halfway houses

noun

plural of halfway house
as in sanitoria

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  1. homes
  2. hospices
  3. medical centers
Noun
  • As the waters receded in some areas, many families returned to homes buried under thick layers of silt, adding to the challenges of recovery.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Detectives said the fire erupted from separate ignition points, forcing evacuations at apartment complexes and nearby homes.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of homes
Noun
  • Studies have concluded that even as for-profit hospices have expanded, the industry has saved Medicare money by offsetting other expensive care.
    — Laurie Udesky, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • That's why she's partnered with Baker's team and other Bay Area hospitals, hospices and medical centers through The Holding Co.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Definition of hospices
Noun
  • The study plans to enroll more than 600 veterans at 18 VA medical centers, according to the agency.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • Technology companies are using electronic health records, digital tools, and physician networks to expand trials beyond academic medical centers and conduct real-time clinical trials that accelerate enrollment and improve patient access.
    — David Shulkin, STAT, 29 July 2026
Definition of medical centers
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