doted upon
Example Sentences
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But Ben and his little brother were doted upon by all their adopted grannies and grandpas.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2025
Since then, Zhang said he regularly saw David Brown out for walks with his two large dogs, who he doted upon.
From Washington Post • Jan. 2, 2023
An extended support network of relatives close and distant meant someone who doted upon the infant was rarely far away.
From BBC • Dec. 14, 2021
It’s not fair, exactly, but the first kid or grandkid, or first girl after a long line of boy cousins, is often especially doted upon.
From Slate • Jan. 7, 2020
She doted upon the Assyrians her neighbours, captains and rulers clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, all of them desirable young men.
From The Prophet Ezekiel An Analytical Exposition by Gaebelein, Arno C.
