coddling

Example Sentences

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Yet while the justices care not a fig for coddling the president, they do have a deep interest in the reputation of their own institution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Indeed, Secretary Warfighter’s need for constant coddling is being ever more severely exposed as this scandal unfolds.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2025

But, at the same time, Munn is someone who does not want any special treatment or kid-glove coddling because of what she has experienced.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025

The hosts of the summit treated the university, battered by accusations of coddling antisemitism, as a business-school case study on leadership in higher education, complete with a slide presentation on its plummeting reputation.

From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2024

At least this explained why Kaz had been coddling Wylan and sending jobs his way.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo