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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Leiters compared working in the office to attending a live concert or soccer match.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
It happened in a bar in Madrid, where Goodwin and Mummery were attending a scientific conference.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Abdel said the pupils planned to continue blockading the school until the autumn break beginning Friday, then organise more regular protests while still attending lessons.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
In response, about half those attending the meeting left LAHSA’s commission meeting room where the CoC also meets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
I know you said, after attending Great-uncle Edisto’s funeral, that you would forevermore stop going to funerals, but I hope you’ll make an exception for this one.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
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