hugged

Example Sentences

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American settlement hugged natural ports and navigable rivers.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The Princess of Wales has hugged and congratulated a young mother celebrating the completion of her course of chemotherapy.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

But recent updates indicate he is integrating with the other macaques - including being hugged by other monkeys and grooming them.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

When the game was over, James hugged several of the Thunder players.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Through all this, Veronika sat pale cheeked by the fire, curled in a chair with her arms hugged ’round her thin chest.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood