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Recent Examples of physician Better surveillance data can help physicians narrow down which antibiotics to use, ensuring more effective treatments that minimize resistance. NPR, 15 Oct. 2025 Indiana physicians are expecting a heavier than usual flu season, leading them to encourage people to get their flu vaccine now before winter arrives. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025 The Herald reported in 1985 that the organization was created because the doctors realized the significance of Soviet and American physicians coming together on the issue. Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025 While Marshall Medical sees patients regardless of their ability to pay, hospitals, physicians and others are expecting a significant drop in Medicaid reimbursements once the work requirements take effect. David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for physician
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physician
doctor
Noun
  • The first one is ill and has been examined by a doctor from the British Consulate in Bali.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
  • At that sentencing hearing, a number of witnesses for the defense testified to the facts of Lorincz's occupation, none pointing to work as a doctor.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025

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