what the doctor ordered
Example Sentences
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A more forgiving environment in Washington, D.C., combined with a slowing economy could be just what the doctor ordered for pharma stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025
What saved the show was comedy writer Terry Nation, who had worked with comic legends like Spike Milligan, Eric Sykes and Tony Hancock - and prescribed what the doctor ordered by accident.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2023
Fortunately for those of us who are incarcerated, pen-pal services are just what the doctor ordered.
From Slate ● Sep. 12, 2023
Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf said the government's agenda of economic reform and the drive against corruption was "exactly what the doctor ordered".
From Reuters ● Jun. 16, 2023
Still pretty much oblivious to the gathering storm, but very much aware of his own troubles, Herbie Goldfarb decided an escape into love might be just what the doctor ordered for his floundering soul.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
