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At his trial, Humphreys claimed that he could not remember what had happened, except that he had cuddled his former wife in his arms and begged her not to die.

From Time Magazine Archive

As if it had disturbed her, Pearl yawned and stretched and Mia had cuddled her closer, stroked her hair, pressed her lips to that unbelievably soft cheek.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

On our return we found Mrs. Price had cuddled her ailing boy to sleep and could give us some attention.

From The British Association's Visit to Montreal, 1884 : letters by Rayleigh, Clara

Little Livia had cuddled up beside her aunt.

From A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. by Davis, William Stearns

If Mollie had been too lazy to properly wash and clothe her children, at least she had cuddled and comforted them with her soft, affectionate hands.

From The Cinder Pond by Rankin, Carroll Watson