halfway houses

noun

plural of halfway house
as in sanitoria

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  1. homes
  2. hospices
  3. medical centers
Noun
  • Federal regulations limit conventional loan amounts to $832,750 in most areas or $1,249,125 or more for luxury properties or homes in expensive cities and states.
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Red walls, heavy draperies with swags and fringe, and jacquard fabrics with gold accents could be found in many homes.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of homes
Noun
  • Within a few years, Los Angeles County had more hospices than a dozen other states combined.
    — Jason Henry, Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Studies have concluded that even as for-profit hospices have expanded, the industry has saved Medicare money by offsetting other expensive care.
    — Laurie Udesky, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of hospices
Noun
  • Throughout her life, Parton was a constant supporter for hospitals and medical centers in need, especially in Tennessee.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Paxton’s office also notified two Dallas medical centers of their obligations to provide life-saving treatment.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of medical centers
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