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infirmary

[in-fur-muh-ree] / ɪnˈfɜr mə ri /
NOUN
clinic
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He tossed batting practice, visited kids in the infirmary and signed autographs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

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

Levi was too sick and Soviet troops found him close to death in the camp infirmary.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2025

He was susceptible to infection as a diabetic, but doctors in the infirmary did not stop the wound from festering, according to a lawsuit that was handwritten and filed by the prisoner.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

When we reach the infirmary doors, they open, and the Commandant emerges.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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