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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Before attending a memorial service for the victims in central Berlin's Marienkirche, Chancellor Friedrich Merz appealed to those targeted by the attack to "not let yourselves be intimidated".
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
The theme park has made outreach into the neighborhood over the years in an attempt to assuage concerns, be it distributing fliers or attending community meetings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
April’s event was Trump’s first time attending as president, and his first time since 2015.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
After taking their seats alongside new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who was attending his first major engagement since replacing Sir Keir Starmer, athletes from the 74 competing nations and territories entered the arena.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
I remember growing older, growing taller, growing stronger, all while attending ballet.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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