doting

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Adjective
  • Reserved, caring and joyous Shirley worked in construction on a work site near the street corner where he was murdered, Cornelius Burnett, his brother, told the Herald.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
  • My brother, Stephen, has been a caring presence throughout my life.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • But Manhattan, which stars Mariel Hemingway, Diane Keaton, and Meryl Streep, is perhaps the most whimsically affectionate and viscerally stirring.
    Vogue, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Golden retrievers are known for their affectionate and agreeable temperament, but Buddy and Bruno's relationship stands out as a testament to the emotional bonds that dogs can form when living together.
    Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a stable and loving home, and every parent deserves the chance to provide that environment without the shadow of systemic bias looming over them.
    Jumara Perry, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2025
  • In a short time, my relationship with my mom has gotten more loving and more fun.
    Sara Sidner, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Having a constant loving, happy, and adoring presence makes Kirk’s solo road trips feel far from lonely.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 29 Aug. 2024
  • In Australia, where Abacus sold the rights to SBS, the critical reception was similarly adoring, and Acorn TV has rights in the U.S. and Canada.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 July 2024
Adjective
  • This guiding principle has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s success and its reputation for compassionate advocacy.
    William Jones, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Being compassionate with yourself will give you more answers.
    Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • But few discouraging words were heard about Sosa at the Cubs Convention, which is made up of a kinder, gentler group of fans, and a higher percentage of children who think of Sosa and Clark the Cub as similar mythical characters.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Perhaps the coming years will be kinder to these efforts.
    Editorial, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Your husband should’ve been more considerate about that.
    Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Two people being very considerate, and a soft place for each other to land.
    Sonia Granados, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Without truly understanding who resides in these communities, educators and policymakers cannot adequately address students’ needs.
    Darren Dubose, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Thank you to Drew Cordeiro, TJ Crawford & Love Doug for being so understanding and prioritizing my health & wellness.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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