hugged
Example Sentences
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American settlement hugged natural ports and navigable rivers.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The first long visit from her grandchildren, who "hugged me so tightly they didn't want to leave".
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Kensinger screamed as he hugged his dad Cliff.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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
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
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