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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Craig Guildford announced his retirement from the force on 16 January in the wake of criticism surrounding the banning of fans of an Israeli football club from attending a match at Villa Park last November.
From BBC
The practice began in 1950 with the then Indonesian president, Sukarno, attending India's first Republic Day parade.
From BBC
That means attending scheduled appointments unless you have been contacted and told otherwise.
From BBC
The two met in 2012 when a friend invited him to a barbecue she was attending, People reported.
From Los Angeles Times
Delcy Rodriguez would be the first sitting Venezuelan president to visit the United States in more than a quarter century -- aside from presidents attending United Nations meetings in New York.
From Barron's
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