- present participle of attend.
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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Kelly Woods, a lawyer from Chicago, said she was attending the trial as a "big advocate" for people who suffer from postpartum psychosis.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
He has been banned by the Sky from attending Wintrust Arena.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
It needn’t mean studying the writings of the ancient sages or attending a formal service every Sunday with a minister or priest, as more young Americans are doing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
In a letter seen by the BBC, Montagliani referred to the "governance crisis surrounding Fifa", before asking Infantino to reconsider attending the the CFU Under-14 Series event.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
C.P. let Wilbur Hobby know he would be attending the first meeting.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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