was nuzzling
- past progressive of nuzzle.
Example Sentences
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“And he just kept inching closer until his nose was right there. He was nuzzling Cody’s hand and then his head went into Cody’s lap.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2023
By the time the sun had come up, Pongo was nuzzling in Virga’s lap and licking his hand.
From New York Times ● Jul. 3, 2014
She guided him to the ptero, which was nuzzling its fallen squadmate and stomping its feet.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
The animal drew shyly away from the strangers; but her curiosity got the better of her, and soon she was nuzzling Eilonwy’s hand.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
Pulling a muddy carrot from her pocket she held it up to the woodchuck, which was nuzzling affectionately at her curls.
From The Backwoodsmen by Roberts, Charles George Douglas, Sir
