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

Danielle was the eldest of six daughters, her mum said, adding she doted on all her siblings, and they all looked up to her.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 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

She doted on her sons, watched over them carefully, and made it her business to keep them away from sin and foolishness.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown