the doctor

noun

variants or the doctor's
: the place where a doctor works
I saw her at the doctor's last week.
How long will you be at the doctor?

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Recognizing these limitations, the doctor Samuel Mitchill proposed in 1803 that the US be called Fredon. Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 Abu Safiya's personal attorney said that during a recent visit, the doctor had fresh bruises and was struggling to remain conscious, according to the human rights organization Amnesty International. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 Fear of federal enforcement has pushed parents to avoid taking kids to school, going to the doctor, and engaging in social activities. Claudia Boyd-Barrett, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 When Victor’s safeguard attempt on Silo 18 fails, the doctor is shaken by it. Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the doctor

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“The doctor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20doctor. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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