Example Sentences

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Kissing is seen in many animal species, yet it poses an evolutionary puzzle: the act can spread disease and does not appear to directly boost survival or reproduction.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2025

The next week, he booked The Kissing Booth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025

One of the most beloved throwback songs of the season is Des’ree’s “I’m Kissing You,” which was originally written for Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 film “Romeo + Juliet.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2023

Banksy has used original stencils to create new versions of many of his famous works, including Kissing Coppers which first appeared on a wall of the Prince Albert pub in Brighton in 2004.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2023

Kissing my forehead when he dropped me off at my locker.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed