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
A little girl playing outside in the wintry cold is brought to a warm, cheerful home where she’s fed and doted upon.
From Slate • Nov. 20, 2018
An old sailor became particularly attached to the child, and she doted upon the old man.
From Josephine Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
