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intern

[in-turn] / ˈɪn tɜrn /
NOUN
apprentice
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Speaking of the shadow docket, Alex Romero, Slate’s new jurisprudence intern, writes about Smith v.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

As part of her course she spent several months as an intern at the observatory, where she researched Ernst Öpik's life beyond his scientific achievements.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

According to his official biography, he even served as an intern in the Chicago mayor’s office, certainly a deep dive into a singular iteration of U.S. politics.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Colombo would follow the Hague Convention, the official added, noting it says that "a neutral power which receives on its territory troops belonging to the belligerent armies shall intern them".

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

The doctor signaled the intern with his eyes.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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