kissing

Example Sentences

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He avoids kissing for 24 hours before a performance and 48 hours before a competition because it makes it difficult to sustain a pucker.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

"Whether you're living with a partner, housemate, or family, your daily interactions -- from hugging, kissing and sharing food prep spaces -- may encourage the exchange of gut microbes," said Dr. Lee.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

The couple included four photos: The first showed the “Twilight” franchise star, 34, kissing the belly of his 29-year-old wife as she stands in a field holding sonogram images.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

It can spread through close contact like kissing or the sharing of vapes or drinks.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

The car had barely stopped before they tumbled out and threw their arms around me and Grandma, hugging and kissing and telling us how long the five days away from us had seemed.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen