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kissing



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There was little jeopardy involved and Fury appeared to be enjoying himself, even sharing a playful moment by kissing his opponent on the head.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

The short audience is known as "kissing hands" - although in practice, these days male premiers simply bow and shake hands with the monarch after accepting their offer to form a government.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

“Everyone’s happy and excited—they’re hugging and kissing us,” said Maryna Zharkova, who has been working at the market for 25 years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

When the Chiefs won, the Grammy winner joined Kelce on the field, kissing and hugging him.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

Adèle, when lifted in, commenced kissing me, by way of expressing her gratitude for my intercession: she was instantly stowed away into a corner on the other side of him.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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