nestling
Example Sentences
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We explore historic and natural sights in Lisbon and nearby, including the breathtaking hills nestling the palaces of Sintra.
The study shows wildebeest frequently crisscross the Sand River and the areas surrounding the Ritz-Carlton, even though they avoid forested areas nestling the camp due to the risk of predators.
The bearded six-foot-two Cuban embraced the five-foot-two Russian, and Khrushchev would later describe the pleasant sensation of nestling in the arms of a bear.
From Literature
But for a hummingbird with a broken wing or a nestling with a missing mom, the situation is life-threatening.
From Los Angeles Times
Many years ago, her cat had escaped and came back with a hummingbird nestling.
From Salon
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