bosom

Example Sentences

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After a dozen long years, the fruits of Mal’s life and work had finally been returned to the bosom of his family.

From Salon • Nov. 9, 2023

The most famous of these, perhaps, is the Greek myth in which Hera pushes away the baby Heracles from her bosom, and her breast milk spills from horizon to horizon.

From Scientific American • Aug. 4, 2023

Clutch your bosom and reach for the smelling salts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2023

So far he has just been a bosom companion, giving Durin warm praise and sound advice … to make him more inclined to do a favor, eventually.

From New York Times • Sep. 16, 2022

The slippers went on at once, a new handkerchief was slipped into her pocket, well scented with Amy’s cologne, the rose was fastened in her bosom, and the nice gloves were pronounced a perfect fit.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott