cradling

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In one image, a radiant Kiara waved at the camera, Joel’s hands cradling her belly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

“It’s like I got married ... sorry, Norm,” she said, cradling the statue.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2025

Sweatband cradling his brow and lion inked on his back, the 31-year-old has boldly written his own legacy.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

The wife of former prime minister Boris Johnson shared a selfie from a hospital bed while cradling the couple's fourth child, five-week-old Poppy, on Friday evening.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2025

Back at the fire circle, Jinny opened the book, cradling its worn spine in one hand as she turned the soft, crumbling pages with the other.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder