Example Sentences

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"Scarcely two hours ago she was crying her eyes out for her bridegroom; now here she is, fondling a wretched assassin."

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 01 — Fiction by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir

My ghost has drawn up his chair close to that of the late Mrs. Woolfield, and is fondling her hand.

From A Book of Ghosts by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)

He is fondling the creature's nose affectionately, and the stag seems to know him.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, September 27, 1890 by Various

One is fondling the other; and the attitude of both, and the characteristic puppy-clumsiness of their limbs, which indicate, nevertheless, the beautiful proportions that will soon be developed, are an admirable specimen of ancient art.

From The Dog by Youatt, William