as in hospital
a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured
The school's infirmary has reported an increase in flu cases.
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Some, due to age or infirmary, may not have access to computers that need to be used to complete the web forms.
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Before being transported to court for the appearance, Moore had been held at the North Infirmary Command on Rikers Island, a facility that houses individuals with acute medical conditions or disabilities requiring infirmary care.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
The document alleges that Brooks, who was handcuffed, was assaulted twice by Anzalone, Walrath and another officer en route to the infirmary for a medical checkup.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
After a season full on injury and availability issues, the only players left on the infirmary report are Josh Manson, who hasn’t played since Feb. 4 but skated Tuesday morning at Family Sports Center, and captain Gabe Landeskog.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Before being transported to court for the appearance, Moore had been held at the North Infirmary Command on Rikers Island, a facility that houses individuals with acute medical conditions or disabilities requiring infirmary care.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
The document alleges that Brooks, who was handcuffed, was assaulted twice by Anzalone, Walrath and another officer en route to the infirmary for a medical checkup.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
After a season full on injury and availability issues, the only players left on the infirmary report are Josh Manson, who hasn’t played since Feb. 4 but skated Tuesday morning at Family Sports Center, and captain Gabe Landeskog.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Infirmary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infirmary. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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