Example Sentences

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I knew you had been doctoring him when he was out of sorts yesterday.

From The Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles Danvers by Cholmondeley, Mary

Now when he had been doctoring for a while, not very long though, a rich nobleman had some money stolen from him.

From Snowdrop and Other Tales by Grimm, Jacob

My old uncle had been doctoring up by Genoa.

From Washo Religion by Downs, James F.

It was evident that his new-found friends had been "doctoring" him, for the blood had been carefully washed from his face, and it presented a less bruised and battered appearance.

From The Hero of Garside School by Panting, J. Harwood, (James Harwood)