as in jails
to put in or as if in prison
some Polish citizens were interned in Russian camps during World War II
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The regime that jails children also profits from drugs, human trafficking, and online scams.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Last month, the building went into foreclosure, and residents were forced to move out of the building by court orders, despite pleas for more time.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The county is statutorily obligated to pay for the representation of Moody and Nobles, but many of the residents who spoke at the commissioners court meeting asked the county to settle the case so the Johnson family may find peace.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2026
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In October, The Star published a story about the growth of African drumming and dance in Kansas City and introduced readers to two of the leading studio owners responsible for bringing the art form and the history behind it to musicians and dancers from all walks of life.—
Mara Williams,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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Oceania is a consistent favorite of T+L readers, appearing on the World’s Best Awards Hall of Fame and ranking among the top midsize-ship ocean cruise lines in 2025.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Afwerki routinely imprisons his critics and political opponents and has implemented a policy of indefinite mandatory military and national service for residents, which human-rights watchdogs say amounts to slavery.—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
6 Nov. 2025
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While the specific wages that Kaiser nurses earn can vary widely, open positions currently advertised on Kaiser’s jobs website give some idea of the range.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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Speaking about the doctors and nurses who stood by her side during one of the most challenging times in her family's life, Sarah has nothing but gratitude.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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One of the worst offenders is the California Faculty Association (CFA), which represents over 29,000 professors, lecturers, librarians, counselors, and coaches across California State University (CSU), a statewide system.—
Mark Pinkert,
Oc Register,
23 Dec. 2025
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These itinerant lecturers performed experiments and spectaculars in London coffeehouses and aristocratic salons, demonstrating Newtonian physics.—
Beth DuFault,
The Conversation,
15 Dec. 2025
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In an industry that often confines its actors, especially women and especially Black women, Hall continues to carve a path defined by risk, depth and courage.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Nov. 2025
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Designed for spinal and orthopedic procedures, Dynamis features a multi-arm architecture that mimics human bimanual workflows, allowing surgeons to position instruments with sub-millimeter accuracy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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When a former colleague, a plastic surgeon with a high-profile clientele, offers her an equally challenging job that very few surgeons can succeed in, a desperate Maggie takes the gig.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Interns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interns. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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