the doctor

noun

variants or the doctor's
: the place where a doctor works
I saw her at the doctor's last week.
How long will you be at the doctor?

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If the doctor finds something that deserves a second look, identifying the issue early can mean a world of difference in prognosis. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 Red fluid had come out of her mouth, and blood had dripped out of her nose, the doctor added. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Greer said the doctor has to tap a large vessel above the heart. — Catherine Sweeney, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 But his wife, Amanda Dubin Reeve, urged him to go to the doctor and get an ultrasound. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the doctor

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