gently cradle
Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words
To hold something or someone carefully and protectively.
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- She would gently cradle the newborn baby in her arms.
- The mother gently cradled her sleeping infant against her chest.
- He picked the child up and gently cradled him in his arms.
- The nurse learned to gently cradle premature babies for comfort.
- She gently cradled the injured bird in her cupped hands.
- The father would gently cradle his daughter's head while she slept.
- You should gently cradle the fragile ornament when moving it.
- The therapist showed her how to gently cradle the phone receiver.
- He gently cradled the antique vase to avoid dropping it.
- The caregiver would gently cradle each patient's arm during treatment.