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doctor

[dok-ter] / ˈdɒk tər /






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They were places where people remembered each other: who was sick, who had disappeared, who had a new doctor, who was pretending to be fine.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

A junior doctor has been on her feet for nine hours.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

But under current law, he said, an out-of-state doctor can have a video conference with a patient and that patient’s in-state doctor, and he supports that practice.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

He said he thinks it’s “actually kind of cruel” to restrict communication between a patient and “the doctor who … guides” that patient to a “renewed life.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

"The great Sancho is right," the doctor said.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

If she had, doctors might have established that Jeremy had actually been suffering from anaphylaxis, and sent him home with an EpiPen.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

At first glance, it looks like a concierge medical practice with 120 doctors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

That information could give patients and doctors more time to respond with lifestyle changes, closer monitoring or other preventive measures.

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

Tyler Evans, a health physician and the co-founder of the Wellness Equity Alliance, said the system is only as good as the doctors who are willing to ask patients questions.

From MarketWatch Jul. 18, 2026

“I do remember hearing that it wasn’t something doctors actively recommend,” said Nighthand.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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

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

His doctored image has appeared in social-media posts depicting him in a Norman Rockwell painting and as the New England Patriots head coach.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

The former prince, who has always denied any wrongdoing, has previously questioned whether the picture had been doctored and claimed he had never met Giuffre.

From BBC Feb. 4, 2026

Jule sat down beside her and doctored her own feet.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

Javice was arrested in 2023 for doctoring customer lists while selling her company, Frank, to JPMorgan for $175 million.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

The clinic note is a vital part of doctoring.

From Slate Aug. 19, 2025

She is alleged to have completed the tests across multiple test centres in the UK, disguising herself and doctoring ID documents to evade detection.

From BBC Jan. 27, 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

After this, Peale took over the doctoring chores himself even though he too eventually contracted a mild case of yellow fever.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy




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