- present participle of nestle.
nestling
Example Sentences
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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
One unexpected finding was that warmer extremes were linked to heavier fledging weights during the nestling stage.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 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
But for a hummingbird with a broken wing or a nestling with a missing mom, the situation is life-threatening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2025
It was perfectly dry, protected as it was in Shifa’s case and nestling safely in the crevice.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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