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

His 69-year-old mother doted on him, cooking for him, rubbing his feet, and praying with him.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

Danielle was the eldest of six daughters, her mum said, adding she doted on all her siblings, and they all looked up to her.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

When he finally got a daughter of his own, he doted on her.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston