hugged

Example Sentences

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American settlement hugged natural ports and navigable rivers.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

As McCullagh was led from the dock, Natalie's family, holding a picture of her, hugged each other and sobbed.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

When the game was over, James hugged several of the Thunder players.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Thaksin hugged family members outside the Bangkok jail where several hundred supporters wearing their signature red shirts had gathered, some shouting "we love Thaksin", according to an AFP journalist at the scene.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Mard hugged me when she saw me, which was comforting despite the smell.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff