doting
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"So am I," Kim replied, doting on the doll.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
He didn’t even mention Artemis in his most recent State of the Union speech, instead doting on the U.S.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
Fans won’t ever know exactly why the doting parents lapsed in their watch of the eggs a month ago, though the nonprofit believes they had their reasons.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
However, Miranda added that the doting mother had "recovered well from her ordeal".
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
Both dogs sat up immediately and, to the astonishment of the elderly couple watching, wagged their tails in unison, wearing almost identical expressions of pleased and doting interest.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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