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residency

[rez-i-duhn-see] / ˈrɛz ɪ dən si /








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This shift has sparked some controversy: Doctors’ groups say there is danger in deploying people who don’t undergo the rigor of medical school and residency to do unsupervised doctor-level work.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

This was announced after public outrage and questions about value for money raised by Mountbatten-Windsor's previous residency at Royal Lodge in Windsor.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The veteran SoCal ska-punk band opened its residency at the state-of-the-art dome-shaped venue on Wednesday night.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The residency was lined up before I got pregnant, and even though I hate flying—and especially hate flying un-Xanaxed with a rapidly expanding belly—prioritizing writing time before my June due date has become paramount.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

The Brigham accepted Farmer and Jim Kim into its prestigious residency program in internal medicine.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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