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orphanage

[awr-fuh-nij] / ˈɔr fə nɪdʒ /




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Back in George Allan's organ orphanage, there is hope something might be done.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Studies of the zoo’s young elephants is shared with the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in the hopes of delivering care to elephant youth to prevent orphanage.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Since her deportation in August, Soumah said she has been allowed two short video calls to see Sabina, who is being kept in a Minsk orphanage.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

While Pope Leo spent two decades as a missionary in Peru, Hicks worked at an orphanage in El Salvador from 2005 to 2010, according to a biography released by the New York archdiocese.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Hearing the word orphanage sent shivers down Jinjoo’s spine.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh