hug

Example Sentences

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Because you go from not knowing anyone to having to hug each other…and more than just embrace, because to form the pinya you need a ton of physical contact,” said Sambuceti.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

I’d flown 35 hours to be here, playing Frogger with San Salvador traffic, dodging motorbikes, arms already open for a hug I’d been planning for years.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

The crew, all in tears, came together to hug their commander and friend.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

So on the street, people feel free to come up, give you a hug and start talking to you.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

I give Leo a quick hug before I hop in the car with Dad and Auntie Nina, who’s dropping us off at home.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila