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
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
He took off his backpack and hugged it against his chest like it was a life jacket.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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