infirmary

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Working as a cook at the local infirmary, she attends a revival meeting that proves pivotal to her development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

For the jail’s infirmary, there are options including adding new steel-braced frames.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024

Guests are encouraged to rummage about the infirmary, taxidermist’s place, padded room, libraries, apothecaries, laundry and even a detective agency.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2023

One woman, a BBC journalist who does not want to be named, said she knew her newborn son was seriously ill within minutes of giving birth at the infirmary in 2021.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2023

She held up the letter Brigit had sent from the infirmary and another curious one Ella hadn't seen before.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton