- present participle of cradle.
cradling
Example Sentences
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He entered the bathroom and saw Nix cradling Andrea, who was "limp" and wrapped in a towel.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Martin, the author of the Game of Thrones books, cradling a fluffy wolf-like pup in his arms.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
“Coachella!” exclaimed Geena Davis, cradling her head on the table in front of her.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
To the left, “Painting and Sculpture” clutches a palette while cradling a miniaturized replica of the Dionysus torso from the Parthenon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Grant Burch was half-sitting up, cradling his right hand in his left and squinting with agony.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
