cradle
Example Sentences
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As a boy, his family moved from Oslo to the winter-sports cradle of Trondheim.
Jackson told reporters that he cradled King's head as he died - although other witnesses did not confirm that account.
From BBC
As I cradle my head in my hands, she giggles at my clumsiness.
From Literature
Strong Jonn, cradling Rowan in his huge arms, gave a shout of grief.
From Literature
He cradled the book in his hands, open to the ripped page.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
