as in administered (to)
to attend to the needs and comforts of
volunteered to help minister to the sick at the local hospice
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In the final four games of the season last year, the Cowboys elected to move Smith to the left tackle spot while Guyton nursed nagging injuries with Dallas out of playoff contention.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026 -
Composers from more stable lands nursed their own fears.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Last year, guests were treated to music of the Beatles, Jimmy Buffett, big band and dance.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Sepsis can quickly lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death if not treated right away.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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“Ministered (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministered%20%28to%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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