hugs

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"To watch our kids cut the nets down after the regional final game and see the screams of joy and the tears of joy and just the hugs was an unbelievable feeling for me," Cardinals coach Jeff Walz said.

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  1. transitive verb To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.
  2. transitive verb To hold steadfastly to; cherish: He still hugs his outmoded beliefs.
  3. transitive verb To stay close to: a sailboat hugging the shore.

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  • "To watch our kids cut the nets down after the regional final game and see the screams of joy and the tears of joy and just the hugs was an unbelievable feeling for me," Cardinals coach Jeff Walz said. —  Newsvine - Get Smarter Here
  • It is hard to speak up in that situation. * hugs* offered. —  WordPress.com News
  • I love you, Kat. * hugs* I'm sorry I wasn't more aware of your difficulties last spring.
  • «In her touch, in her hugs are the greatest teachings.
  • It really made me aware of how much I need physical contact such as hugs, and knowing that there's a living body near me. —  Ask MetaFilter
 

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