attending (to)

Definition of attending (to)next
present participle of attend (to)
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Verb
  • The Giants traded Morton to the Broncos before the 1977 season, setting up arguably his finest moment in the NFL.
    Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
  • Drewenski said the project was put on hold because of the city’s limited resources, and said the city was working on setting up a committee to address the issue of redevelopment.
    Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • With commodities, when geopolitical tensions or inflation fears spike, investors often scramble for upside calls, making out-of-the-money options expensive relative to at-the-money options.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 May 2026
  • After a few minutes, your eyes gradually adjust, and the performers, the maybe-lovers, come into view, flesh on the ground, writhing and making out and embracing.
    Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • Most Treasured Views is a USA TODAY Network project exploring places across America with historical and cultural significance, created in celebration of the USA 250 initiative marking the nation’s 250th birthday.
    Victoria E. Freile, USA Today, 20 May 2026
  • What started as 10 to 15 hours a week now requires about 30 to 35 hours, marking one of the main differences from side hustles that make less.
    Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • Powering the phone is a MediaTek Helio G99—this is a bit underpowered, even at this price point, but considering this is not meant to be a main phone, the silicon is serviceable.
    Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
  • That didn’t sit well with many people, considering the havoc caused by the crash.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • Others are better at identifying trends.
    Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
  • Bailey was born male but had undergone a name change and had been identifying as female before the attack.
    Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
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“Attending (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attending%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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