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as in crouching
to sit or recline comfortably or cozily
nestling with her children on the couch
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as in perching
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
we had scarcely nestled the children in their beds when there was a knock at the door
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Recent Examples of nestling
Byvirginia Morell, science.org, 6 May 2024
But Scotland did come away with a moment to remember just three minutes from time when substitute Scott McKenna headed Andy Robertson’s long free kick towards goal, taking a deflection off Rüdiger and nestling in the back of the net.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 14 June 2024
One upshot of that was an increase in the number of complete nest failures in which every single nestling in a nest died.
—Lee Alan Dugatkin, Scientific American, 14 May 2024
In the nests that the team monitored, parrotlets killed or wounded nestlings and eggs at 256 sites.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 8 May 2024
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At more than 250 of these, nestlings were attacked and killed, and eggs were destroyed.
—Byvirginia Morell, science.org, 6 May 2024
But Scotland did come away with a moment to remember just three minutes from time when substitute Scott McKenna headed Andy Robertson’s long free kick towards goal, taking a deflection off Rüdiger and nestling in the back of the net.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 14 June 2024
One upshot of that was an increase in the number of complete nest failures in which every single nestling in a nest died.
—Lee Alan Dugatkin, Scientific American, 14 May 2024
In the nests that the team monitored, parrotlets killed or wounded nestlings and eggs at 256 sites.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 8 May 2024
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The school shares a 28-acre campus with Campus for Kids Learning Center, a program for infants through 4-year-old kindergarten, and the nondenominational City Church.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Each year, just over half of infants and toddlers who qualify for services do not receive them all on time.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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This lightweight, breathable blanket is perfect for snuggling up on the couch or adding an extra layer of warmth to your bed.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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Jeff Dye After her divorce from Cutler, Cavallari was seen snuggling up to comedian Jeff Dye in October 2020.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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This may include defensive movements or acting submissively—tucking their tail between their legs, lowering their eyes or crouching to appear smaller.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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At last month’s hearing, prosecutors played surveillance footage from Mullins’ chambers that appeared to show the judge crouching behind his desk as a man identified as Stines shoots him multiple times.Dakin Andone, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
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Following the birth of her niece, Jing returns to Singapore for the newborn’s birthday celebration.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sullivan added that the newborns even soothe each other if one of them is fussy.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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While cuddling up with them is the best feeling, constantly vacuuming their fur isn’t ideal.Melony Forcier, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The chair’s interior is a roomy 32 inches wide, perfect for sitting cross-legged or cuddling with a pack of fur babies, with 44 inches of headspace for even the tallest among us.Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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This approach aims to increase productivity by over 50 percent, enabling the company to expand its product range to mid-rise townhouses, multi-family homes, and lodging facilities.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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In county governments across the country, officials who fear elections are vulnerable to fraud have been taking matters into their own hands, lodging protests and investigations.Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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For investors, the revival of ghost distilleries offers a rare blend of legacy and innovation, positioning these brands as compelling assets in a rapidly evolving market.Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This approach incentivizes loyalty while positioning your company as an employer of choice.Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This means there is a two-month window after birth where neonates are at their most vulnerable.Paul Sisson, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Existing studies show that loud noise can cause a stress response in neonates, but lullabies and breath sounds can help calm babies.Dr. Abimbola Okulaja, ABC News, 27 June 2024
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“Nestling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestling. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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