hug
Example Sentences
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His 5th Congressional District, which hugs the Nevada border, has been sliced up into six districts under California’s voter-approved Proposition 50, and he has not yet picked one to run in for re-election.
From Los Angeles Times
She broke down in tears when she hugged her coach.
From Los Angeles Times
He twined round Nim’s feet in a prickly hug.
From Literature
When a U.S. competitor crosses the finish line and skids to a sideways stop, she soon has a teammate there to greet her with a hug.
From Los Angeles Times
"A hug never goes amiss either. A decent cwtch once in a while helps a treat."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
