- 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
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
“Marse Rufe and Mister Kevin both told him. He figures you know enough to do some doctoring. More than doctoring, maybe. He saw you go home.”
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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