puppy love

Example Sentences

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The same month she and DDG sparked pregnancy rumors, Halle said her relationship with the rapper was more than just puppy love.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2024

“Show a little puppy love to your pet and take it out of the carrying case,” Farbstein said.

From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 2023

The letter is remarkable because the Nobel Literature Prize laureate author doesn’t simply brush off his then 14-year-old son Thomas’ feelings as childish puppy love.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2022

They have their share of moments that could be easily interpreted as puppy love, such as when they’re stargazing with their arms around each other, and their secret time together is liberating for them.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2021

I suppose there’s A time in practically every young boy’s life when he’s affected by that wonderful disease of puppy love.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls