attending

[uh-ten-ding]

adjective

1. having primary responsibility for a patient.

2. holding a staff position in an accredited hospital.

Other Word Forms

• well-attending adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of attending¹

First recorded in 1580–90; attend + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Macron refused to be drawn on the issue while attending a summit on EU security in Copenhagen on Wednesday.

From BBC

Mr Quinn recounted attending the civil rights' march, he said he was a bit "apprehensive" because paratroopers were on the streets.

From BBC

Two Kenyan human rights activists have gone missing in Uganda after reportedly being abducted by armed men while attending opposition leader Bobi Wine's campaign event.

From BBC

Mr Mahon recalled attending the civil rights protest and, when trouble broke out, seeking refuge in Glenfada Park North with a group of about 40 others.

From BBC

Kimmel, in turn, shared that he found out about “The Late Show’s” cancellation while attending a No Kings protest march.

From Los Angeles Times