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
He’s been well-educated in this bunker, even doted upon by all of these adults — his parents and the few others they allowed to come with them.
From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2024
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
They both doted upon seizing an idea and energizing it with their egoism.
From A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago by Hecht, Ben
