nannies

plural of nanny
as in nurses
a girl or woman employed to care for a young child or children wrote a memoir recounting her days as a nanny for the rich and often indiscreet

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Recent Examples of nannies The latter are especially popular with regional guests, who often travel with their extended family and sometimes even nannies in tow. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Moving between Lucila’s dating life, her job as au pair, her second gig as a food delivery driver, and the community of Latin American nannies that forms her social circle, the film is left with little time to fully establish the contours of her family situation. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 May 2026 Certain students in Work Experience Education programs — or those working as personal attendants such as babysitters or nannies — may be allowed to work up to eight hours on a school day. Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026 Then there came a long line of nannies who couldn’t manage more than a few weeks, or even just a few days, with me. Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026 That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026 The 2002 novel The Nanny Diaries by Kraus and McLaughlin, both former nannies, has been translated into more than 20 languages. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026 Authors McLaughlin and Kraus both worked as nannies before writing the book. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026 Kinyon also highlighted the importance of communication for pet nannies, which gives pet owners peace of mind. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
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Noun
  • The systems allow doctors and nurses to quickly pull up nearly anyone’s medical history and records at emergency rooms or share after-visit summaries and notes with patients’ primary care providers, for example.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
  • Patients showing symptoms are examined at the clinic before being referred to larger treatment centers, exposing doctors and nurses to potential infection with minimal safeguards.
    Mark Banchereau, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Moore is currently working to hire dog walkers, overnight pet sitters and a manager to lead the Parkville team.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
  • Many of the old tree sitters — white-haired and brimming with stories of Bari — have come out of the woodwork for the latest battle.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026

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