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  • present participle of nurse.
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nursing



ADJECTIVE
gaining nourishment by suckling
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"There is an urgent need for nursing staff, physiotherapy professionals, and bus and truck drivers," she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

The oldest members of the baby boom generation are reaching the age where many need the different levels of care that Welltower and others provide: independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

A further allocation phase to match graduates to 131 remaining nursing roles will be completed by the end of July, which will reduce the total numbers without jobs.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Ten minutes later Pochettino sent in Christian Pulisic, who had been nursing a left calf injury, for the first time since the opening half of the first game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

“In nursing your sister I am sure you have pleasure,” said Bingley; “and I hope it will soon be increased by seeing her quite well.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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