kissing

Example Sentences

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He hugs Rohila, kissing her as he cries.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“You can envision in some circumstances, like a birthday party or a wake, that there’s celebration going on: hugging, kissing, condolences being expressed,” Rupp said.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

He avoids kissing for 24 hours before a performance and 48 hours before a competition because it makes it difficult to sustain a pucker.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Upon receiving the championship plaque, players formed a circle and took turns kissing it as they passed it around.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Only then did Shirley notice Tommy, outside, darting from car to car, kissing the hoods like a proud new papa.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord