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tending



ADJECTIVE
giving attention to
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As he is tending to those members of his congregation he has helped to safety, I take the opportunity to speak to him.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

They also agree that tending to mental health concerns is hugely important for new fathers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Today, he’s in the fourth generation of Welkers tending the sprawling fields—and he found a way to make the operation more lucrative.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Car companies will often offer incentives to help their trade-in customers offset negative equity, with some brands tending to offer more because their cars depreciate faster.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

“I do love babies so. Why, just last week I was tending the sweetest little cherub you can imagine, all dimples and velvety skin and cute little burpie-wurpies.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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