hug

Example Sentences

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These will move through the crowd and, true to their practice, hug people.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

In the crowd, Vance and Steve Witkoff, two of the deal’s main negotiators, shared a hug.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

"Could technology help me accept that I will never hug my son again? No. It's an illusion," one woman said.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

It’s an easy comfort meal for when I’m missing home and craving a dish that feels like a warm hug, whether it’s raining outside or not.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

I tried to hug her back, but my limbs were no longer under my control.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows