as in adoring
to love or admire too much
doted on her only grandchild
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Rose petals thrown into the air slightly obstructed the view of her adoring fans like a beautiful red snowstorm.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026 -
His brothers do not appear on camera; nor do any extended family members beyond Dominique and Patricia, Gabin’s adoring and equally adored mother, who makes a hard living herself as a cattle farmer.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Dungo’s graphic novel blends this youthful love story with the history of surfing, something Kristen deeply respects, worshipping at the altar of history’s famous surfers in an almost existential fashion.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Bowing down and worshiping an idol is sinful.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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There’s a core foundation of Mancs and Scousers not liking each other very much that underpins it all.—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
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Additionally, reasons included enjoying the job, liking to work, being bored, and wanting to help others.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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“Doting (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doting%20%28on%29. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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