cradling
Example Sentences
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To the left, “Painting and Sculpture” clutches a palette while cradling a miniaturized replica of the Dionysus torso from the Parthenon.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Trump's spokeswoman -- who is best known for her acid put-downs of journalists -- posted a picture of herself in a nursery, cradling her baby daughter to her chest.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
In one image, a radiant Kiara waved at the camera, Joel’s hands cradling her belly.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
He is cradling the ball in his left hand and warding off impending tacklers with his right, a striking bronze symbol of a university’s resilience and strength.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025
Around the table, we are cradling our heads in our hands or rubbing our tired brows with shaking fingers.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
