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hospice

[hos-pis] / ˈhɒs pɪs /


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One senior figure within golf's media remarked: "We're at the hospice, not the funeral."

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Beard was in hospice care when he passed away at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family members at his side, band representative Bob Merlis said.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

He died at his ranch in Texas with family by his side after a stay in hospice, TMZ reported.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family members at his side.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

It had been a minute since I had hung out with anyone—since when my mother transferred to the hospice wing of the hospital.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds

Over half of the “low-visit hospices” were concentrated in seven states — including California, which had 35% of the total low-visit hospices, according to the GAO.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

CMS also imposed a six-month nationwide freeze External link on new Medicare enrollments for hospices and home health agencies starting mid-May.

From Barron's Jun. 20, 2026

Wales has two children's hospices, Tŷ Hafan and Tŷ Gobaith in Conwy.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

Ditto hundreds of hospices in California, many of which shared the same address and managing directors.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

The purpose of the Order was to erect hospices for the shelter of pilgrims who came to visit the Holy Sepulchre at Jerusalem, and hospitals in which to care for the pilgrims when sick.

From A Trip to the Orient The Story of a Mediterranean Cruise by Robert Urie Jacob




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