protective embrace

Frequency: 6.27.5 per million words

A hug intended to make someone feel safe and cared for.

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Examples (10)

  • The father pulled his crying daughter into a protective embrace.
  • She longed for the safety of her mother's protective embrace.
  • He held her in a protective embrace, shielding her from the cold wind.
  • The small bird found shelter in the protective embrace of its mother's wings.
  • After the accident, all he could remember was his friend's protective embrace.
  • As the thunder roared, the child sought refuge in the protective embrace of his older brother.
  • She offered a protective embrace, a silent promise that everything would be okay.
  • If he were here, he would wrap me in a protective embrace and tell me not to worry.
  • The old tree's branches seemed to offer a protective embrace from the harsh sun.
  • Feeling his protective embrace around her was the only thing that calmed her down.