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doctor

[dok-ter] / ˈdɒk tər /






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And if you’re familiar with Martin Best, the curmudgeonly doctor with an almost permanently furrowed brow portrayed by Charles, the character’s willingness to don such a getup likely took some coaxing.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2026

Medicaid benefits vary by state, but federal law requires coverage of inpatient and outpatient hospital services, doctor visits, lab tests, X-rays, home health services and other benefits.

From MarketWatch Sep. 22, 2026

Anna is staying with her aunt in hopes of persuading her to visit a doctor for severe neurological pain.

From Slate Sep. 22, 2026

Cole, in her breakout role, played a doctor who struggled to look after the women's health, opposite Ann Bell and Claire Oberman.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

One friend, a retired doctor, was positive: “These manifestations could not have been produced by human means … I have no doubt, they are, in my opinion, conclusive evidence of spirit identity.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

The Alder Hey doctors, external saw one young patient in 2023, nine in 2024, and then "a rapid escalation" in 2025, which led them to open the bespoke clinic in May.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

There’s a lack of programs — we need more therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists and doctors who are versed in helping people who are deaf.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2026

A very thin tube called a catheter is then guided through the femoral artery using X-ray imaging and contrast dye, which allows the doctors to see the blood vessels clearly.

From Science Daily Sep. 22, 2026

She no longer has any trust in established medicine, not after watching the deaths of two of her own children, which convinced her that doctors intentionally keep patients sick to “keep the money coming in.”

From Slate Sep. 22, 2026

By Phineas's time, doctors know what a brain looks like, at least from the outside.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

According to the lawsuit and subsequent discovery, they doctored a 911 report, stating that the call was unfounded and that no suspect was identified, omitting Williams’ identity.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2026

The former prince has previously questioned whether the picture had been doctored and claimed he had never met Giuffre.

From BBC Feb. 12, 2026

The former prince, who has always denied any wrongdoing, has previously questioned whether the picture had been doctored and claimed he had never met Giuffre.

From BBC Feb. 4, 2026

Some posts commended his steady demeanor and no-nonsense delivery, others complimented his appearance and a few attached doctored images and videos of him.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 13, 2026

It appears that the records had been doctored to conceal the errors.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

“Back then, they had 30 cowboys who rode every day, seven days a week, doctoring cattle. I’ve got five,” the younger Nieto said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

The clinic note is a vital part of doctoring.

From Slate Aug. 19, 2025

Needless to say, Haynes did no more doctoring at the Chandler house.

From Los Angeles Times May 30, 2023

Spit, grease and sandpaper: Baseball has a rich history of pitchers doctoring the ball.

From New York Times Apr. 23, 2023

For a time, Jim Kim did some doctoring himself, before turning his attention to management, training, and fund-raising.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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