as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
reached around and enclasped all four children at once
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On one hand, the Pacers essentially had four-on-four opportunities with Haliburton and his defender all but hugging 30+-feet from the rim.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025 -
Ozturk, who appeared remotely from Louisiana and testified before the court, was seen hugging her lawyer after Sessions delivered his decision from the bench.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
10 May 2025
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Crowning it all is a tender portrait — three small hands clasping hers, a portrait of family and togetherness etched in ink.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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She was dressed in gray baggy pants and a shapeless brown shirt, her tiny hands clasping a clipboard.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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The first officer cradled the animal for a moment before setting it on the ground.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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Made from memory foam, this pillow will cradle your neck and head, giving you a comfortable place to rest your head at the end of a long day.—
Christopher Murray
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14 May 2025
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“Enclasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclasp. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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