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cradling

[kreyd-l-ing] / ˈkreɪd l ɪŋ /


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Chris Manak walked into his Highland Park bar Gold Line cradling a formidable lizard.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

They focus on motherhood and love, with rounded forms cradling one another and calling to mind the work of Henry Moore.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026

“Coachella!” exclaimed Geena Davis, cradling her head on the table in front of her.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 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

Magdalys made her way toward it, pulling the envelope from Von Marsh’s purse and cradling it like a newborn baby against her chest.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older



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