cradling
Example Sentences
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Audience members, seated in neat rows and cradling cocktails, enthusiastically applaud.
From Los Angeles Times
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
Still cradling the squirming cat, she knelt before the children and gazed at each face in turn.
From Literature
“It’s like I got married ... sorry, Norm,” she said, cradling the statue.
From Los Angeles Times
Sweatband cradling his brow and lion inked on his back, the 31-year-old has boldly written his own legacy.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
