hugged

Example Sentences

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American settlement hugged natural ports and navigable rivers.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

As McCullagh was led from the dock, Natalie's family, holding a picture of her, hugged each other and sobbed.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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

Thaksin hugged family members outside the Bangkok jail where several hundred supporters wearing their signature red shirts had gathered, some shouting "we love Thaksin", according to an AFP journalist at the scene.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

He hadn’t been hugged by anyone in a while.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman