Example Sentences

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He acknowledged that he babied his surgically repaired knee for most of the first half, resulting in a swing that was more tentative and produced more soft contact.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2025

But perhaps most memorable, especially for anyone who has ever babied, basted and otherwise fussed over a 14-pound bird, is the season four episode “Turkey in a Can.”

From Salon • Nov. 11, 2023

It also doesn’t include fellow all-star Tony Gonsolin because the Los Angeles Dodgers have so babied his development that he doesn’t have a 20-start season yet.

From Washington Post • Jul. 13, 2022

He’s done so, supposedly, to care for Ginny, 34, who has Down syndrome but doesn’t want to be babied.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2022

She babied him, ignored him, teased him—did anything she felt like, and he was grateful just to see her do anything or be any way.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison