infirmary

Example Sentences

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He tossed batting practice, visited kids in the infirmary and signed autographs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Working as a cook at the local infirmary, she attends a revival meeting that proves pivotal to her development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Walker was placed alone in a cell in the prison infirmary, a unit where he could be overseen by medical staff, according to the lawsuit.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

One woman, a BBC journalist who does not want to be named, said she knew her newborn son was seriously ill within minutes of giving birth at the infirmary in 2021.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2023

I walked out of the infirmary and slumped against a wall in the corridor.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys