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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“It was a ghost town. It felt awkward for the people attending, because it was so silent and empty... We were just as in the dark about the event as the attendees were.”
From Los Angeles Times
She said one mother and daughter told her that since attending the workshop they now saw hair care as "a real bonding experience" for them.
From BBC
After his losses to Parker and Zhilei Zhang, you didn't see him at events, he wasn't attending much, and he wasn't really fighting.
From BBC
That's the big show that Denmark will not be attending after their exit on penalties in their play-off with the Czech Republic.
From BBC
He won a scholarship to Eton College after attending a state primary school, and studied mathematics at Pembroke College, Oxford.
From BBC
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