as in to prepare (for)
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Data from the state and the Association of American Medical Colleges shows that more than half of physicians who complete residency training in Florida decide to stay and practice in the state.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026 -
While practicing at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Todd is accused of performing unnecessary breast and pelvic exams on patients.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Tolle struck out a career-high 11 batters while holding the Yankees to one run over six innings, but the Red Sox bullpen gave up three runs in the seventh and the offense couldn’t mount a late comeback.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Philadelphia starter Jesus Luzardo was charged with one run over 4 2/3 innings, allowing five hits and walking four.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Work (at or on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20%28at%20or%20on%29. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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