hugging

Example Sentences

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On hotter days, koalas regulate body temperature by hugging trees to dissipate heat or seeking out denser foliage and lower trees away from direct sunlight.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

“The Other Bennet Sister” represents Bruccoleri’s first major role where she’s leading the action instead of hugging a wall, unvarnished by cosmetics or anachronistic needle drops hinting at some hidden reserve of chic.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

“She’s a hero to me. You changed my world,” Rousey told Carano, before hugging her after the brief bout.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Iran has warned ships not to cross without its permission and to use a designated route hugging its coastline on the northern side of the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“Yeah, Mom. You can’t go around hugging people all the time,” Tadeo says, and Celia laughs.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko