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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A venue in Rotterdam turned itself over to fantasy dress-up and gamer fanaticism on the weekend, with thousands attending TwitchCon Europe.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
On Friday the president begged off attending his son Donald Jr.’s wedding in the Bahamas, saying, “This is not good timing for me. I have a thing called Iran.”
From Salon • May 28, 2026
He added that he was "impressed by the dignity and respect by the people attending".
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Revenue from subscriptions and streaming services boomed during the pandemic when coronavirus restrictions prevented people from attending live concerts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
After attending a Methodist revival meeting in the early 1830s, he stopped drinking and reunited with his wife and family.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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