doctor
Example Sentences
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"It is just down to me now. I am a bit like Doctor Who, in that it is all down to me to save the human race."
From BBC • May 22, 2026
In HBO’s racially charged version of the comic book franchise “Watchmen,” Abdul-Mateen played the mysterious Doctor Manhattan, who was portrayed by Billy Crudup in the 2009 “Watchmen” film.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Gatwa, who played the Doctor in the long-running science fiction show for two seasons, will be made a Doctor of the University, as will Sarah Smith, the BBC's North America editor.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Murdoch, who has fronted Glasgow indie-pop band Belle & Sebastian since the 90s, will be made a Doctor of Music.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
After dinner, all of us crowd onto the couch to watch Mom’s favorite episode of Doctor Who—the one where the hero of Nottingham, Robin Hood, is a real historical person.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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