as in hospitals
a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured
The school's infirmary has reported an increase in flu cases.
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At the same time, hospitals face growing pressure to reduce readmissions and manage outcomes beyond their walls.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025 -
The three surviving passengers were taken to two separate hospitals where their conditions are currently unknown.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These individuals will likely be able to get the vaccine at various healthcare clinics and pharmacies with insurance covering the cost of the shot.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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After-school and youth programs in multiple states are preparing to close their doors, while health clinics have cut services entirely.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Infirmaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infirmaries. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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