hugging

Example Sentences

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Only a small number used the U.S. designated path, hugging the coast of Oman, Kpler data shows.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

“The Other Bennet Sister” represents Bruccoleri’s first major role where she’s leading the action instead of hugging a wall, unvarnished by cosmetics or anachronistic needle drops hinting at some hidden reserve of chic.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Uganda has told people to avoid hugging and shaking hands.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“She’s a hero to me. You changed my world,” Rousey told Carano, before hugging her after the brief bout.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

“Yeah, Mom. You can’t go around hugging people all the time,” Tadeo says, and Celia laughs.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko