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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Science minister and veteran seismologist, Renato Solidum, said many students n survived because they were attending the morning assembly, which happens every Monday.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Franklin, who lives in Rogers, Texas, and works as an information processor, learned a few years ago that her diseases were connected after doing some research and attending a conference.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Fellowship spreadsheets I obtained several years ago list Pulte as attending the 2015 and 2016 prayer breakfasts, one year with his wife.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
U.S. men’s national soccer team coach Mauricio Pochettino waves to fans attending practice on Monday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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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