curl up

Example Sentences

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Strong Jonn lay curled up by the ashes of the fire.

From Literature

There was a small night-light, which cast a golden light as Danny curled up in the softest, most comfortable bed he’d ever lain on.

From Literature

I couldn’t do anything except curl up like a ball on the floor of the barn and lie there, crying.

From Literature

With her children sound asleep, Katie curls up on the sofa downstairs - her phone in one hand and a drink in the other.

From BBC

He had his hand curled up because he hadn't yet figured out anything interesting to do with it.

From Literature