curled

Example Sentences

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Curled up in a zoo in central Nicaragua, eyes alert and ears pricked, a puma is nursing her month-old snow-white cub.

From Reuters • Aug. 24, 2023

Curled up on my sofa, with a fire crackling in the fireplace, blanket on my lap, and two dogs snuggled up for additional warmth.

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2022

Curled up in Sam's bed, we discuss the rain some more.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2020

Curled up on the couch with his puppy, he croons: “I love you. You’re beautiful, bubba.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 8, 2018

Curled against itching nettle leaves, Omakayas eased her hand to her leg to scratch.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich