How to Use just what the doctor ordered in a Sentence

just what the doctor ordered

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  • Amid all the noise of micro-trends, this might be just what the doctor ordered.
    — Dale Arden Chong, ELLE, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Moving to a four house might be just what the doctor ordered.
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 17 July 2023
  • When life gets you down, a sweet retreat like Hope Floats might be just what the doctor ordered.
    — Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2023
  • On their own, tomatoes are just what the doctor ordered.
    — Casey Barber, CNN, 6 July 2021
  • The extra length could be just what the doctor ordered for large offices and studios.
    — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 9 Mar. 2022
  • Put the two together, and this sangria is just what the doctor ordered.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 5 June 2023
  • If your empathy has worn thin, this is just what the doctor ordered.
    — Tim Campbell, Star Tribune, 15 Apr. 2021
  • Now that’s just what the doctor ordered after months spent inside.
    — Ashley Davis and Dale Arden Chong, Men's Health, 10 Mar. 2022
  • Stanford appears to be just what the doctor ordered for Oregon State.
    — oregonlive, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Getting fully healthy is just what the doctor ordered for the UConn men’s basketball team.
    — Shreyas Laddha, courant.com, 22 Dec. 2021
  • High in fiber and made with whole ingredients, this heart-healthy minestrone is just what the doctor ordered.
    — Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022
  • With a starting price of $400, the cheapest Surface Go might be just what the doctor ordered for certain customers.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 27 Aug. 2021
  • Before the winter blues get the best of you, a romantic vacation might be just what the doctor ordered.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Home cooking could be just what the doctor ordered for Burrow-less Bengals.
    — Tyler Dragon, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2020
  • And one new listing in Britain’s Buckinghamshire county might be just what the doctor ordered.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 May 2023
  • This should be just what the doctor ordered for the Chargers offense, but may lead to a reversal of fortunes on defense.
    — Adam Burke, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Sunday’s date with imploding Ohio State was just what the doctor ordered.
    — Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2023
  • With cooler temps setting in fast, snuggling up in pieces like hoodies and joggers is just what the doctor ordered.
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2021
  • Data suggests that carbs can improve performance, just what the doctor ordered if a gym trip is right around the corner.
    — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Other times, a Saturday away exploring a new small town is just what the doctor ordered.
    — Sarah Zlotnick, Country Living, 20 Apr. 2022
  • If the Dolphins quarterbacks can stay healthy enough and the third-down defense toughens up, this could be just what the doctor ordered for Miami.
    — Keven Lerner, sun-sentinel.com, 14 Oct. 2021
  • Sometimes, an apple a day really is just what the doctor ordered.
    — Adam Shyevitch, STAT, 27 June 2023
  • For people who don’t make enough digestive enzymes, this extra acid is just what the doctor ordered.
    — Andrea Michelson, Verywell Health, 17 July 2023
  • Ordering takeout and watching an old favorite film might be just what the doctor ordered.
    — Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 1 Mar. 2022
  • Maybe a trip to London is just what the doctor ordered, especially if the exchange rate on turnovers – New Orleans' -6 ratio is the league's worst – is more favorable than the pound's.
    — Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2022
  • The new approach might be just what the doctor ordered, figuratively.
    — Arkansas Online, 5 Dec. 2022
  • That’s why today, the reinstatement of Sri Lanka’s currency board is just what the doctor ordered.
    — Steve H. Hanke, National Review, 19 Apr. 2022
  • The Runner 60 earbuds from Back Bay Audio are just what the doctor ordered—they’re true wireless for convenience, but wrap around the ear for a secure fit even when bouncing up and down on pavement.
    — Dave Johnson, Forbes, 10 June 2021
  • Crouch said his group had lacked confidence following last year’s 2-7 season, but a victory of this caliber on opening night could be just what the doctor ordered for a major boost.
    — Evan Merrill, The Enquirer, 20 Aug. 2022
  • Physical therapy and other forms of slower, less intense movement might be just what the doctor ordered.
    — Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 11 Jan. 2024

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