Example Sentences

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When she nuzzles the correct one, which she always seems to do, a tube squirts water into her bowl.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 7, 2023

Johnson nuzzles the Teresa’s bow against the stern of the Marjorie C. Thick fenders cushion the impact.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2021

“Welcome to my home,” one of them begins as she nuzzles the other.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2021

What follows is an adorable animation where a cat slowly walks up to Jin, sniffs, nuzzles his hand, and then gives him a playful bite on the wrist.

From The Verge • Aug. 19, 2021

The mother yawns, baring her yellow teeth before she nuzzles her head against the baby on her chest.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi