matron
Example Sentences
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She also nicely complements supernatural tensions with hostile human ones as Val clashes with other employees, namely the hospital matron and an old friend who also works as a nurse.
From New York Times
The women are defined by decorative objects, and, as such, objects: Silhouetted likenesses were features of cameos worn by affluent matrons in bygone eras.
From Washington Post
She worked with an ultra-Orthodox coach who trained her how to appear like the religious matron she portrays.
From Los Angeles Times
There is a matron on hand when needed and breastfeeding breaks between lessons.
From Reuters
A hospital matron who has been nursing for 21 years has told the BBC working in the pandemic was "getting exhausting" and staff were "broken".
From BBC
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