hug

Example Sentences

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I fought the urge to throw my arms around her neck and hug her for joy.

From Literature

He wrapped himself in a hug then pointed to the “USA” on his back.

From Los Angeles Times

“Boone knows the part of my game to attack and I know what to do against him so we always have great matches. No matter who wins, we hug it out at the end.”

From Los Angeles Times

But the Northern Sea Route hugs Russia’s coast, which makes Beijing dependent on Moscow’s goodwill.

From MarketWatch

Joan and Jacob have appeared on stage together for Q&A sessions after recent performances, where she agrees that people can find it extraordinary to see them hug each other.

From BBC