hug

Example Sentences

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“I’m not ready to buy the dip right now. Hug your benchmark, is what I’d recommend.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

"It gives citizens and consumers yet another reason to not go out and buy a product that's too expensive," said Thibaud Hug de Larauze, co-founder of refurbished tech marketplace Back Market.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Hug my kids — I would say kiss my kids, but I don’t know if my daughter will still let me kiss her — and then I’ll go to bed.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025

Adam Hug, leader of the council, said: "We have known for a long time that US candy stores rip off customers, but charging £900 for two packets of sweets is a new low."

From BBC • May 1, 2025

When she pulled away and gripped my shoulders, I said, “Um ... aren’t you supposed to not do that anymore? Hug boys, I mean?”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan