babying

Example Sentences

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“Committing to throwing it, not really babying it. Not trying to shape it, just throwing it, and trusting how its going to come out.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 17, 2023

Choosing climate-adapted plants also means you’ll save on your water bill, as well as time spent babying or replacing plants.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2022

But breaking the habit of babying your puppy will prep it for being touched by other people in different situations.

From Fox News • Mar. 23, 2022

We don’t need a lot of hand-holding and babying.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2021

Ray sucked his teeth, like she was babying me.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri