caress

Example Sentences

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One woman paused before the display and raised her hand to caress an image.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

Instead of the full-throated, Pavarotti-style belt that’s common in this repertoire, Mr. Pati makes a familiar song like “O sole mio” as gentle as a caress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025

Unlike in civilian life, where puppies often get food treats, in the military the only prize for a job well done is a caress and some praise.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2023

“Sometimes she’ll say, ‘Mariella,’ and she’ll caress my hand,” the pre-K teacher says.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2023

With my hands I’d like to caress the cool white bark of a sycamore.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls