attending

American

[uh-ten-ding] / əˈtɛn dɪŋ /

adjective

having primary responsibility for a patient.
holding a staff position in an accredited hospital.

Other Word Forms

well-attending adjective

Etymology

Origin of attending

First recorded in 1580–90; attend + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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Trump said he will not be attending the king’s remarks at the Capitol due to security protocols, but said he planned to watch from afar.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Hundreds of journalists, officials and public figures attending.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The world's biggest emitters of greenhouse gases -- including the United States, China and India -- are not attending, nor are oil-rich Gulf states.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

That sentiment did not stop her from attending the speech.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Instead of finding eating and singing with dead spirits indecent, many people attending the circles found Maggie and Kate’s cheerfulness around death a sign of their closeness to the spirits.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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