doted upon
Example Sentences
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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
He was doted upon by royalty and generously used his influence and power to support other composers.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2020
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
Yet for his own sake, because he was a very gentle knight, fair-spoken and full of courtesy and a good man of his hands withal, they doted upon him.
From The Blue Flower by Van Dyke, Henry
