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doctor

[dok-ter] / ˈdɒk tər /






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His oldest sister stepped in, made his meals and went to school and doctor appointments with him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

In Pike’s case, a doctor was present — but he had a checkered history with executions.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

But the actual expense could be much higher if the person has significant health issues and must pay a portion each time they see a doctor or get treatment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Her lawyer, Thomas Giuffra, said in a statement provided to the BBC that the doctor visit marked "yet another failure by Cornell".

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

But Renato, a doctor himself, knows that Hansen’s disease is marginally contagious and cannot be spread through casual contact.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

He didn't believe she had regained consciousness at any point, adding that he has been receiving updates through her medical power of attorney rather than consulting directly with doctors.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

For Waldner, the study has provided another treatment avenue while doctors continue monitoring his cancer.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

A 2017 study in North Carolina found more than 90% of alpha-gal cases were misdiagnosed, often as food poisoning, because doctors were unfamiliar with it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

At the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital, doctors, nurses and parents continually check Telegram channels for the latest aerial threats.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

The following evening, the three doctors met the two sisters for a series of examinations.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

In May, state media published a photo showing Suu Kyi talking to officials, but Aris says it may have been doctored.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

He highlighted that Murrell had doctored invoices for a £124,550 motorhome, a £3,070 robotic lawnmower and a £23.98 egg poacher to register them as legitimate business expenses.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

According to the lawsuit and subsequent discovery, they doctored a 911 report, stating that the call was unfounded and that no suspect was identified, omitting Williams’ identity.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026

The former prince has previously questioned whether the picture had been doctored and claimed he had never met Giuffre.

From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026

He doctored the books whenever we crossed a checkpoint, to make it seem he was getting more sleep than he was.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

“Back then, they had 30 cowboys who rode every day, seven days a week, doctoring cattle. I’ve got five,” the younger Nieto said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

"There was a little bit of stone doctoring," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2025

The clinic note is a vital part of doctoring.

From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2025

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, apologized on Monday for doctoring a photo of her with her three children, which was recalled by several news agencies on Sunday after they determined the image had been manipulated.

From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2024

St. Clair was where folks went for doctoring or banking or big deliveries, like a new wagon or a stove, that could only come by train.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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