tending
Example Sentences
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"We see a rising dependence on migrant workers, tending towards absolute dependence."
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
But it’s true and Nick’s delight in tending to his own personal Maverick is sincere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
“I still have anxieties, but tending to the aging animals keeps me from obsessing over things that don’t matter. My pony, Cliff, is 38. Every day I have with him is a gift. It’s grounding.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Reuters reported that multiple doctors were tending to Gilman as he returned to the US and that a US official said "he seems to be in good shape".
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
The boat’s tending slightly midriver so I row as best I can and guide it back to the river’s edge.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
