Example Sentences

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"He really has such an endearing personality," she told AFP earlier this week as she cradled him at her home in the southeastern town of Villy-le-Pelloux.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Lakers fans should also celebrate Austin Reaves who, after making an incredible missed free-throw play to send the same game into overtime lovingly cradled the basketball and whispered to it “I love you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

British actress Wunmi Mosaku, nominated for best supporting actress for Sinners, cradled her baby bump in a glittering gown with a cut-out shoulder.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

I scratched his neck and cradled his chest as she told him he was a really good boy and we loved him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Richard took his mother’s hand and cradled it in his much larger ones.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland