cradling
Example Sentences
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Audience members, seated in neat rows and cradling cocktails, enthusiastically applaud.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025
He is cradling the ball in his left hand and warding off impending tacklers with his right, a striking bronze symbol of a university’s resilience and strength.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025
In one shot, Hindley is seen crouching on a rock, cradling her dog, in an area known as Hollin Brown Knoll.
From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025
Green’s former bandmate, drummer Mick Fleetwood, is also pictured cradling the guitar.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025
Sierra walked quickly to the other side of the scaffolding, cradling the phone with her shoulder.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
