bosom
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Our garbage, he’s convinced, “speaks to us,” and in its honesty he finds the relief that keeps him sane in the bosom of squalor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
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
But there's a new couple of bosom buddies who have captured the hearts of many - Cathie and Tricia from BBC 1's Race Across the World.
From BBC ● May 13, 2023
With shaking hands Madame Hoo took the Mickey Mouse clock from Turtle and clutched the priceless treasure to her bosom.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
"I leave you, hoping that the lamp of liberty will burn in your bosoms until there shall no longer be a doubt that all men are created free and equal."
From Fox News ● Feb. 21, 2022
Many of us have serious back problems, often undiagnosed, and/or chronic aches and pains that are connected to our bosoms.
From Slate ● Dec. 4, 2020
They hugged me and my jeep driver and pinned French tricolors on us, and left us exhausted, with our bosoms covered with emblems and ribbons.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 23, 2019
It turned out to be Meyer's favourite: "Roger and I embraced that one to our bosoms, or co-bosoms," he explained.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 4, 2013
“This is a most unfortunate affair, and will probably be much talked of. But we must stem the tide of malice, and pour into the wounded bosoms of each other the balm of sisterly consolation.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Vocabulary lists containing bosom
"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 1
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