- 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 clinic note is a vital part of doctoring.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2025
She is alleged to have completed the tests across multiple test centres in the UK, disguising herself and doctoring ID documents to evade detection.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2025
Needless to say, Haynes did no more doctoring at the Chandler house.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2023
The two of them provided the mules with affection and doctoring and kind company.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
