curl up
Example Sentences
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"Istanbulites are animal lovers," says 57-year-old Gaye Koselerden, adding, "They can even curl up on the most expensive duvet. No one would say a word."
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
After a long day, I find myself wishing I could curl up with French onion soup or tuck into a perfectly pink steak frites.
From Salon • Oct. 18, 2025
In either case, it’s hard to make out what’s going on or even which man has the advantage, as the combatants frequently curl up into a single lump of flesh.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025
The current exhibit, “Nostalgic Nights in Haddonfield,” features a cozy VHS corner that invites viewers to curl up with an ’80s/’90s-kid memory of experiencing these life-changing classics for the first time.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2024
I press a cushion over my face and curl up on my side, trying to ignore her and go back to dreamless slumber.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
