- present participle of doctor.
doctoring
Example Sentences
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“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 lawsuit - filed in Florida - accuses the BBC of "intentionally, maliciously, and deceptively doctoring" his speech.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 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
We stood and watched until they had finished doctoring each other.
From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls
