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

She doted on her cats and her exotic orchids, and was known to neighbors for her delicious homemade bread.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 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

Dofta Leila had always doted on her daughter-in-law, so much so that Dedd sometimes worried that Leila’s five daughters would resent her.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez