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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Princess Astrid of Norway, the sister of the late King Harald V, has died at the age of 94, two days after attending his funeral, the country's royal palace has announced.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
He became a Harvard parent, too, with his and Jennifer’s two oldest children attending college there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
One of those attending Friday's event, Liam McKenna, lost his aunt and uncle in the attacks.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
"He's the closest to the president," Tom Hoffman Jr, 62, a New York businessman attending the convention, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
An occasional tear rolls down Lainie Burgess’s cheek but she greets each mourner with a smile and thanks them for attending.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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