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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Noun
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And these heroes, slightly idealized but by no means infallible versions of the ones who exist in real hospitals, keep showing up, shift after endless shift, to keep pushing that rock up the hill.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Four victims were declared dead on scene and an additional two people were taken to local hospitals, Tisch said.—
John Miller,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This flu season, the health department has reportedly canceled standard vaccination events and clinics.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere on the East Coast, the Florida Immigrant Coalition has offered free clinics to help thousands of immigrants who may have a pathway to legal status but can't afford a lawyer.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Infirmaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infirmaries. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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