Example Sentences

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By Saturday he was cooing and smiling again — well enough to join the family at church that evening.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2023

When we chatted with Bryan Hill, 35, on an early February morning, his 8-month-old son Forrest was cooing in the background of their West Seattle home.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2022

There was cooing, laughter and bubbly sipped in celebration.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2022

When the all-clear clucking finally came, Hannah emerged from the heap with the baby, who was cooing.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen

Arya thought that Myrcella's stitches looked a little crooked too, but you would never know it from the way Septa Mordane was cooing.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin