attending

American

[uh-ten-ding] / əˈtɛn dɪŋ /

adjective

having primary responsibility for a patient.
holding a staff position in an accredited hospital.

Other Word Forms

well-attending adjective

Etymology

Origin of attending

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

Example Sentences

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I stopped attending Mass once I began covering the church’s sex abuse scandals as a journalist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

I spent a year attending community college philosophy classes, and some of the best nights of my life have been spent standing outside a strip-mall GameStop.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

The 19-year-old was arrested on 4 April after he was recognised by officers at Westminster Magistrates' Court, where he was attending a hearing involving three other suspects.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The elder Witkoff is part of the U.S. delegation attending the talks in Islamabad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

His guests insisted on attending a Fox séance.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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