babying

Example Sentences

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O’Neal objected quickly and loudly, telling Barkley to “stop babying these players.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2024

“Committing to throwing it, not really babying it. Not trying to shape it, just throwing it, and trusting how its going to come out.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 17, 2023

Her boss, off camera, says she is tired of babying Ms. Garcia.

From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2023

Choosing climate-adapted plants also means you’ll save on your water bill, as well as time spent babying or replacing plants.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2022

“Oh, stop babying him. He's nearly an adult.”

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely