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  • verb Present participle of cozy.

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Examples

  • Cedillo issued a press release implying the Mayor is part of the "entrenched political interests" that Chu is "cozying" up to.

    Archive 2009-04-01 2009

  • But by the end of Mr. Cameron's appearance, he seemed increasingly on the offensive against the opposition Labour Party's own record of cozying up to the media.

    Is the Worst Over for David Cameron? Brian M. Carney 2011

  • The commitment and closeness each share with their family intensifies their bond as each partner earns points by cozying up to their respective families without extreme effort or complaint -- with each bond made theirs grows exponentially.

    Jessica Hoppe: Two Hearts, One Culture: Is Dating Within Your Race the Key to a Successful Relationship? Jessica Hoppe 2011

  • The commitment and closeness each share with their family intensifies their bond as each partner earns points by cozying up to their respective families without extreme effort or complaint -- with each bond made theirs grows exponentially.

    Jessica Hoppe: Two Hearts, One Culture: Is Dating Within Your Race the Key to a Successful Relationship? Jessica Hoppe 2011

  • The two events gave the French public the impression that France was cozying up with despotic rulers across the Middle East, instead of supporting democratic forces, analysts say.

    Tunis Flap Prompts Departure Of French Minister David Gauthier-Villars 2011

  • When Miller tried to claim that Findley was opposed to any regulations, Findley slammed him for cozying up to the DeCoster family and accepting a $10,000 contribution from them for his campaign.

    Findley Dominates Miller in Attorney General Debate 2010

  • When he returned to the main exam room, Brandr was cozying up to the fey while Thad glowered in their direction.

    Dreams of a Dark Warrior Kresley Cole 2011

  • Unfortunately, paparazzi captured the touching scene of Wills and Kate cozying up on slopes, and the next morning the photographs ran on the front page of the Sun.

    William and Kate Christopher Andersen 2011

  • In the past month, Pakistan has made a show of cozying up to China for military support.

    Cut Pakistan Loose Nitin Pai 2011

  • Unfortunately, paparazzi captured the touching scene of Wills and Kate cozying up on slopes, and the next morning the photographs ran on the front page of the Sun.

    William and Kate Christopher Andersen 2011

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