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intern

[in-turn] / ˈɪn tɜrn /
NOUN
apprentice
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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

He said he never behaved inappropriately with female staff members or had a sexual relationship with any staffer or intern.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

I was an emergency medicine intern the first time I watched a baby’s heart stop.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 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

We have our new intern there pulling at the oars.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson




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