hug

Example Sentences

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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

Even Betty’s feet are frightened: Her big toes briefly take on the form of faces and hug each other in fear.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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

The singer added that the first thing he was going to do was see his children and "give them a big hug" before going home and getting some pizza.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“Maggie will be waiting at the port of New York for you. She will lift you up, hug you. She will be so happy to see you.”

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff