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They are doting parents, and the boy is very loved.

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2023

The twins are the youngest of six, and their four older sisters — ages 18 to 26 — are doting on Luke while Cooper is hospitalized.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2022

This week, we take a look at some reptiles that are doting parents, bloody brilliant, and just plain adorable.

From National Geographic • Sep. 23, 2017

In the presence of their children Mr. Apatow and Ms. Mann are doting, boo-boo-kissing parents.

From New York Times • Nov. 14, 2012

"The generality of the people," wrote Sharpe, a shrewd Scotch observer, from London, "are doting after Prelacy and the Service-book."

From History of the English People, Volume VI Puritan England, 1642-1660; The Revolution, 1660-1683 by Green, John Richard