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On a recent visit, Amber nuzzled in a bed of straw, as a talk radio station kept her company.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026 -
The 1974 image featured him nuzzled up to Jackson's face.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The first photo showed an infant Archie snuggled up on his dad Harry's chest, and the second, more recent shot showed Archie and Lilibet holding hands.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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This year’s Miami Grand Prix has been more of a logistical miracle than any other year because its spot on the Hard Rock Stadium calendar is snuggled tightly between the Miami Open tennis tournament and World Cup soccer.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the sweet photo shared on Instagram, Drew is seen cuddled up next to her on-screen beau Williams, Jessica Capshaw, Kelly McCreary, Caterina Scorsone and Kevin McKidd.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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As Polis prepared to sign the bill, five black-and-white, 13-week-old puppies — Benedict, Daphne, Violet, Eloise and Hyacinth — lounged, climbed over one another, leaned into a reporter’s mic and cuddled in a pair of pens on the Capitol foyer’s floor.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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In a video shared by the Broncos from the unveiling, Smith is seen carefully caressed the statue of her son's face just after the curtain drops.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With all the power and money nestled among the football-playing schools – and no NCAA oversight over the football championship – why did those leagues even need the NCAA anymore?—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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At the New Mexico resort nestled in the southernmost Rockies, though, the trail merits only a single black diamond.—
Michelle Ruiz,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Smoke and blackness enfolded him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The couple, who wore coordinating black and white outfits, happily hugged and kissed on the beach in the second and third shots.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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When the game was over, James hugged several of the Thunder players.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Felt up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felt%20up. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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