attending
Americanadjective
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having primary responsibility for a patient.
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holding a staff position in an accredited hospital.
Other Word Forms
- well-attending adjective
Etymology
Origin of attending
Example Sentences
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Wogan worked as a judge and a Pennsylvania state representative after attending college and law school.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Among the 30,000 people attending the poignant ceremony, known as the Way of the Cross, was Sarah, a Palestinian Catholic.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
She told those attending, “The task is to act and think differently.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Trump signaled his interest in the case by attending the oral arguments on Wednesday.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
That sparked their eighty millionth argument about Ella attending the Arcanum Training Institute for Marvelous and Uncanny Endeavors.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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