locum tenens
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Nearly nonverbal, Scrat wouldn’t even require a locum tenens; of all the movie’s sins, his omission is unforgivable.
From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2022
John Huneke, 69, who last year sold the ophthalmology practice he ran for 33 years in Ada, Okla., has done several locum tenens stints through CompHealth.
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In the Middle Ages, the term locum tenens, Latin for "holding the place," was used to describe substitute priests.
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Though still a church term, locum tenens is also used for temporary health-care jobs.
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I went on leave, and my locum tenens too good-naturedly gave in, and addressed them as General, and even induced the Chief Commissioner of the day to do likewise.
From My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills by Johnstone, James Johnstone, chevalier de
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