Example Sentences

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I had massaged my temple in the car, and he noticed.

From New York Times • Nov. 19, 2021

Wise men had massaged eucalyptus balm into her temples, steamed her face with herbal infusions.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri

However, I still think if he had massaged my upper arm, it would be of more use to me now than it is.

From Three Times and Out by McClung, Nellie L.

He kneaded the recumbent form of his godson with a large hand until he had massaged out of him the last remains of his great sleep.

From The Coming of Bill by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

And his nose was—strange, too, and she had massaged it so carefully, too, and when, oh when, would he say "Daddy-dinger!"

From Sowing Seeds in Danny by McClung, Nellie L.