as in infirmary
a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured
She spent several days in the hospital after the accident.
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The South Texas Health System hospital in McAllen experienced minor flooding on its first floor.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2025
The judge defended his decision, citing the fact that Sullivan has no permanent residence, has been admitted to a hospital since her arrest for mental health reasons, has no prior criminal record and has not failed to appear in court as reasons why house arrest is not necessary.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Video Image Not long after, Ms. Clark came down with infectious hepatitis, spending a month in the hospital and almost a year recovering.
—Nathan Taylor Pemberton, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Jeon has already contacted hospitals that are willing to assist with testing using mouse models.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2025
The judge defended his decision, citing the fact that Sullivan has no permanent residence, has been admitted to a hospital since her arrest for mental health reasons, has no prior criminal record and has not failed to appear in court as reasons why house arrest is not necessary.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Video Image Not long after, Ms. Clark came down with infectious hepatitis, spending a month in the hospital and almost a year recovering.
—Nathan Taylor Pemberton, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Jeon has already contacted hospitals that are willing to assist with testing using mouse models.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Hospital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospital. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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