- present participle of nestle.
nestling
Example Sentences
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In the oven, the liquid reduces into something richer, the dumplings nestling into a creamy, deeply savory sauce that edges toward casserole territory.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
In 2010, Kings of Leon were forced to cut short a performance in St Louis, Missouri, after a flock of pigeons nestling above the stage took a dislike to their act.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
During the summer of 2018, when Stormy was still a nestling, “an adult male intruder showed up to the nest and with great tenacity, refused to leave,” wrote Friends of Big Bear Valley.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
We explore historic and natural sights in Lisbon and nearby, including the breathtaking hills nestling the palaces of Sintra.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
He saw her hand reach through the bars, and a bird flutter near, nestling in her palm.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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Growth, Development and Reproduction of Organisms - Middle School
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