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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He added that he was "impressed by the dignity and respect by the people attending".
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Long-term habits matter more: eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking, protecting your skin and attending routine health screenings.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Angels fans attending the team’s home opener were hopeful they would see two things from the franchise in 2026: A winning team and Arte Moreno selling it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Also attending the ceremony: Justice Brett Kavanaugh, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and former Vice President Dan Quayle—a group that emphasized Warsh’s longstanding ties to Republican politics.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The First Lady began attending séances at friends’ homes in hopes of reaching young Willie.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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