doted on

Example Sentences

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Of course, ABC would make one of its core players the gauzy focus of a post-Oscars special, doted on by many of the 22 women who came before Paul.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Known to the children as “aunty” or “grandma,” Johnson would treat them to dips in the pool at the Raffles and doted on them at the center.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

Their son was going to be a rock for Finley, but the baby is now an only child with no memory of the brother who doted on him.

From BBC • May 14, 2025

It was a typical gesture for the 23-year-old from Atlanta, who doted on the girl and was devoted to helping her, a younger brother and his mom prosper, his family says.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

She lived on Long Island then, after roaming all over the country, in a small house with a Shinnecock sailor who doted on her to excess.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead