Example Sentences

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I was so absorbed in my cellphone otherworld that I hadn’t seen that my real-life cat had nestled herself next to me.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

A small light brown dog had nestled into a pile of his sweats.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2023

And how then could she perform her duty to the babe which had nestled at her breast a few hours before?

From Time Magazine Archive

She had nestled her head under Mo's arm, as she always did when she simply didn’t want to see the world.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

Before leaving, he had nestled his face into his shoulder like a bird, so that only one eye showed, giving her a cartoon wink.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen