How to Use just what the doctor ordered in a Sentence
just what the doctor ordered
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Here’s why a long, hot soak may be just what the doctor ordered.
—Georgia Day, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
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Moving to a four house might be just what the doctor ordered.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 17 July 2023
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Amid all the noise of micro-trends, this might be just what the doctor ordered.
—Dale Arden Chong, ELLE, 21 Feb. 2023
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If your empathy has worn thin, this is just what the doctor ordered.
—Tim Campbell, Star Tribune, 15 Apr. 2021
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If so, these adjustable dividers are just what the doctor ordered.
—Mina Hochberg, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
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Now that’s just what the doctor ordered after months spent inside.
—Ashley Davis and Dale Arden Chong, Men's Health, 10 Mar. 2022
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The extra length could be just what the doctor ordered for large offices and studios.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 9 Mar. 2022
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Put the two together, and this sangria is just what the doctor ordered.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 5 June 2023
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Maybe another in-season trade is just what the doctor ordered.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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When life gets you down, a sweet retreat like Hope Floats might be just what the doctor ordered.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2023
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Here’s why a long, hot soak may be just what the doctor ordered, and Vogue’s pick of the best products to add to yours.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
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High in fiber and made with whole ingredients, this heart-healthy minestrone is just what the doctor ordered.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022
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Sometimes, an apple a day really is just what the doctor ordered.
—Adam Shyevitch, STAT, 27 June 2023
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Ordering takeout and watching an old favorite film might be just what the doctor ordered.
—Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 1 Mar. 2022
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With cooler temps setting in fast, snuggling up in pieces like hoodies and joggers is just what the doctor ordered.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2021
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For people who don’t make enough digestive enzymes, this extra acid is just what the doctor ordered.
—Andrea Michelson, Verywell Health, 17 July 2023
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The best-case scenario for the Bills is a change of scenery, and a change of quarterback is just what the doctor ordered.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Home cooking could be just what the doctor ordered for Burrow-less Bengals.
—Tyler Dragon, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2020
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Stanford appears to be just what the doctor ordered for Oregon State.
—oregonlive, 4 Oct. 2022
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Before the winter blues get the best of you, a romantic vacation might be just what the doctor ordered.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2023
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Playing this Oklahoma State squad should be just what the doctor ordered.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 22 Feb. 2025
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Sunday’s date with imploding Ohio State was just what the doctor ordered.
—Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2023
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Data suggests that carbs can improve performance, just what the doctor ordered if a gym trip is right around the corner.
—Mark Stock, Men's Health, 5 Dec. 2022
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Other times, a Saturday away exploring a new small town is just what the doctor ordered.
—Sarah Zlotnick, Country Living, 20 Apr. 2022
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The new approach might be just what the doctor ordered, figuratively.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Dec. 2022
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Getting fully healthy is just what the doctor ordered for the UConn men’s basketball team.
—Shreyas Laddha, courant.com, 22 Dec. 2021
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And one new listing in Britain’s Buckinghamshire county might be just what the doctor ordered.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 May 2023
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This should be just what the doctor ordered for the Chargers offense, but may lead to a reversal of fortunes on defense.
—Adam Burke, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2022
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Physical therapy and other forms of slower, less intense movement might be just what the doctor ordered.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 11 Jan. 2024
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An encore of that 2005 double-dip would be just what the doctor ordered in 2026.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
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