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stroking







NOUN
rubdown
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NOUN
tickling
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The movie shows this discovery as a tender moment, with only a few days passing and Almásy lying next to Katharine’s recently deceased body, stroking her hair.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

Griezmann, on a now-frequent substitute appearance, wrapped up the win by stroking home late on for his second goal in his last two games.

From Barron's Dec. 21, 2025

Ms. Waller-Bridge was almost as funny as Jean Smart in “Hacks,” which lost the Emmy to Seth Rogen’s wobbly vehicle “The Studio,” another example of the industry stroking itself.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 24, 2025

His ways of coping include going for walks along the beach, playing golf or stroking his highland cows.

From BBC Oct. 25, 2025

"They're only dazed, but their god surge is spent," she reported, stroking them.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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