doted on

Example Sentences

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Of course, ABC would make one of its core players the gauzy focus of a post-Oscars special, doted on by many of the 22 women who came before Paul.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Known to the children as “aunty” or “grandma,” Johnson would treat them to dips in the pool at the Raffles and doted on them at the center.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

Ms McEnroe's parents said she doted on Arran.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2025

It was a typical gesture for the 23-year-old from Atlanta, who doted on the girl and was devoted to helping her, a younger brother and his mom prosper, his family says.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

Jule thought of Gil Sokoloff’s swollen gray face and the funny little dogs he doted on.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart