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kiss

[kis] / kɪs /




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We went back and forth on what Anton says, what Paul Baker says, whether you hear us or not, whether it’s a balloon cover-up, whether we show the kiss.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

Santos sarcastically thanked Kalshi for his ban, tweeting “Let’s see how much longer you guys are around for” with a kiss mark emoji.

From Salon Aug. 31, 2026

She also suggests a "goodbye ritual" with your child to practise separation, such as blowing a kiss.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

AI companies said they dialed back rampant fawning earlier this year, but recent studies—and my own queries—show that newer models still kiss up to us.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

And it was the kiss of death for Mother.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

Utopia exists between the care and the kisses and the how you doin’s, it becomes flesh and bone in the embrace of full body hugs and smiles so wide they could devour the sun.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

The major gimmick is to trot out surprise Marvel characters for applause moments, like guest stars blowing air kisses to the crowd on a variety show.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Within moments of the series’ opening, she’s sliding a pie in the oven and futzing over tiny tarts and meringue kisses to photograph for her Hungry with Hollis followers.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

Shatner and Nichelle Nichols, a Black actress who played Lieutenant Uhura, made history in 1968 with one of the first interracial kisses ever seen on US television.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Helena nods, kisses the doll, and wraps her back up.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

A second complainant told jurors he had kissed Bowen in a café after being "goaded" into it by other boys.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

"I remember I made a sign of the cross on each of their heads and kissed them once more. The night, its sounds, imagery and tragedy have not left me. It never will," she said.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

The man went down on one knee and appeared to propose to the woman, before they kissed and embraced.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

The cheer from the sold-out crowd at Crypto.com Arena was deafening when James kissed a left handed layup off the glass to pull the Lakers to within one possession with 2:59 left.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 30, 2026

She brushed his hair back and kissed his forehead.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

For his video discussing the book he used an edition with a colorful pop-art cover of a couple kissing, which is sold out in several bookstores in Rio de Janeiro.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

The event took place near the Great Pyramid of Giza; one photo shows the couple kissing at sunset with the Sphinx and pyramids in the background.

From Salon Sep. 1, 2026

He was recently caught on camera kissing a junior lawyer in Central Park and has been placed on a leave of absence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

There was little jeopardy involved and Fury appeared to be enjoying himself, even sharing a playful moment by kissing his opponent on the head.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

“And what made you think that kissing me was okay?!”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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