was hugging
- past progressive of hug.
Example Sentences
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He sang “Yukon,” from his Grammy-nominated “Swag” album, at times with his hands lodged in his armpits, as if he was hugging himself for warmth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026
“I’m not smart enough to articulate how I feel and how proud I am of these guys,” said Los Alamitos coach Ray Fenton, who was hugging one player after another.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2025
“I was hugging our coaches in the dugout. Then when we looked up, Edwin was on the ground,” Molina said.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 15, 2023
She was hugging her brother Mohammed when she died.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2023
Everybody was hugging and kissing and crying out each other’s names.
From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen
