hugging

Example Sentences

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“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

“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

“You can envision in some circumstances, like a birthday party or a wake, that there’s celebration going on: hugging, kissing, condolences being expressed,” Rupp said.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Nostalgic fans witnessed the brothers hugging and bantering on stage during their gigs, marking a new direction for the rock stars who had spent more than a decade publicly insulting one another.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The crowd in the hall shoved the doors open and charged in, everyone clapping and whistling, hugging, and crying.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin