as in adored
to love or admire too much
doted on her only grandchild
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Stray cats that live outside of Landrum Academic Center and are welcomed, fed and adored by students and staff.—
Stephen Wilder,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Mar. 2026
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At Karmel Mall’s prayer hall, where hundreds worshiped daily, congregations were less than half their usual size, Sabri said.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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One moment they’re worshiped on social media; the next, they’re scorched.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 4,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Under his statement, Traut posted screenshots of five posts that Harbert had reposted or liked from his Facebook.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
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Askinaski is well liked by many in ad-buying circles, but lacks experience at a mainstream media conglomerate.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Doted (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doted%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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