Example Sentences

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“I don’t want to lose a finger,” Marc said as a chestnut horse nuzzled his palm.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

She nuzzled around a bit, kind of got my smell I guess and then literally fell asleep.

From Scientific American • Jun. 18, 2023

“She nuzzled up into my chest and sort of bended into me, and I was struck by how soft she was, especially the top of her head,” she said.

From Washington Post • Nov. 14, 2022

"It almost nuzzled underneath its neck on the beach."

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2022

Macy came back in, laughing as Yuki nuzzled her.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence