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hug

[huhg] / hʌg /




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It’s an easy comfort meal for when I’m missing home and craving a dish that feels like a warm hug, whether it’s raining outside or not.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

In one note, he reveals more because in one note, he teaches an individual how to hug infinity with emotions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

After Friday's official weigh-ins, Rousey waited for Carano to get off the scales and greeted her with a hug after she made weight for their featherweight bout.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Trump had claimed before heading to China for the first time in nearly a decade that Xi would give him a "big, fat hug".

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Auntie holds her arms out to me, and I go in for the hug.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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