dotes on
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He dotes on dogs and horses but a family seems unlikely.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
“Whistler” is narrated by protagonist Daphne Fuller, a 54-year-old English teacher married to Jonathan, a restlessly retired doctor and hospital administrator who dotes on his wife and whom he regards as “extraordinary.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
Despite his political career, Bazoum has retained his people’s devotion to livestock, keeping camels that he dotes on, Liman-Tinguiri said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
"He just dotes on her. She's everything to him. And you can see why - she's so beautiful and lovely."
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2022
We had a very quiet birthday tea, just us and old Bathilda, who has always been sweet to us and who dotes on Harry.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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