attending
Americanadjective
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having primary responsibility for a patient.
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holding a staff position in an accredited hospital.
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Attending this week’s meetings were Charlie Beller, acting deputy assistant attorney general for the Justice Department’s antitrust division, and the division’s chief of staff, Sara Matar, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
"Attending our emergency departments for non-life-threatening conditions will result in an extremely long wait. If you need medical assistance, please consider using alternative services."
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026
Attending were executives from private managers like Apollo Global Management and KKR & C0., along with retirement fund experts from firms like State Street.
From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026
Attending gyms wasn't just about physical exercise; it was also a way to rebuild her self-confidence and redefine her personal identity.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025
Attending church on Easter was a grand ceremony when everybody dressed up in the very best they could afford.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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