caress
Example Sentences
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One woman paused before the display and raised her hand to caress an image.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025
Instead of the full-throated, Pavarotti-style belt that’s common in this repertoire, Mr. Pati makes a familiar song like “O sole mio” as gentle as a caress.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025
Unlike in civilian life, where puppies often get food treats, in the military the only prize for a job well done is a caress and some praise.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2023
“Sometimes she’ll say, ‘Mariella,’ and she’ll caress my hand,” the pre-K teacher says.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2023
She reaches for my face, and I flinch from her, expecting the cold caress of a spirit.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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